New AI tools can identify bird sounds! An online tool called BirdNET uses artificial intelligence to identify bird songs and calls. And Cornell’s well-known Merlin Bird ID app now has sound ID, too. It’s as simple as opening the app, choosing “Sound ID,” and hitting record. It can pick out multiple species in the same recording. https://www.birdnote.org/listen/shows/identify-bird-sounds-your-phone | BirdNote

Who has your favorite call? Let me know!How to Speak Bird! When it comes to understanding the language of the birds, there are three types of calls that we can learn to recognize The song is used to attract mates and defend territory Companion calls are used to keep track of mates And alarm calls are used to warn their peers of incoming danger And other animals listen into these alarms as well Although most song birds have these kinds of calls, the sounds they make vary tremendously Learning to

Birder and author Christian Cooper says that learning to identify bird calls feels like unlocking a sixth sense. Birding by ear is a skill that takes time to develop, but you’ll start to recognize patterns with practice. Christian says mnemonics are a great way to remember bird calls. Some birds have well-known mnemonics like the “Oh sweet canada canada canada” of the White-throated Sparrow. But if those don’t work for you, make up your own! Blue Jay © Andy Rego and Chrissy McClarren | BirdNote

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