Identify the birds you see or hear with Merlin Bird ID. Free global bird guide with photos, sounds, maps, and more.

Apple Merlin runs on iPhones and iPads with iOS 16 or newer, and M1/M2-equipped Apple computers. To download, click on the button below or search the App Store for "Merlin Bird ID." Android Merlin runs on devices with Android 6 or newer.

The Photo ID feature in Merlin allows anyone with a camera to snap a photo and get a list of suggestions. Photo ID is yet another method to help you identify the birds you encounter. We launched Merlin in 2014 with the goal of adding more species and more features in time.

Sound ID listens to the birds around you and shows real-time suggestions for who’s singing. Compare your recording to the songs and calls in Merlin to confirm what you heard.

The Merlin app and all Bird Packs are available for free. As of December 2022, Merlin has content for 10,000+ species. Check the Bird Packs screen in Merlin to see the full listing of packs.

Snap a photo of a bird, or pull one in from your camera roll, and Photo ID will offer a short list of possible matches. Photo ID works completely offline, so you can identify birds in the photos you take no matter where you are.

Bird Packs; Photo ID; Sound ID; Tips and Tricks; FAQs; Explore our Help Articles or contact us.

Identifica las aves que ves y escuchas con Merlin Bird ID. Guía de aves del mundo, gratis, con fotos, sonidos, mapas y más.

The Merlin Sound ID project is a community-driven effort to develop a powerful, global bird sound identification tool for birders, researchers, and conservationists. This powers: Engagement - improves identification skills and community awareness of birds Research - …

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