Bird and wildlife sound identification
Heard something outside and want to know what it was? These tools listen to a recording from a garden, trail or campsite and suggest which animal is making the sound, with confidence scores and a written explanation.
The bird call identifier focuses on birdsong. It lists the most likely species, explains which features of the song or call point to each one, and notes when several birds are singing at once. It suits birders checking a dawn chorus, beginners learning common backyard species, and anyone who recorded a call on a walk.
The wildlife sound analyzer covers a wider range: mammals, frogs, insects and other animals, plus the environment around them. It is the tool to try for a nighttime call, a strange scream in the woods or a chorus from a pond, and it describes the soundscape as well as the likely source.
Results are AI suggestions, not confirmed sightings. Similar species can sound alike, and wind, traffic and distance all blur a recording. Check a likely match against a field guide or a local expert, especially before submitting a record to a survey. For unknown sounds that may not come from an animal at all, try What Is This Sound? in the General hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nature tools questions
How do I identify a bird by its call?
Record the bird as close and as cleanly as you can, ideally for 10 to 30 seconds, then upload the clip to the bird call identifier. It returns likely species with confidence scores and explains which parts of the song led to each suggestion.
What animal is making this sound at night?
Upload the recording to the wildlife sound analyzer. Night sounds often come from owls, foxes, frogs or insects, and the tool compares the pitch, rhythm and repetition in your clip against those possibilities. Note your region and habitat when you check the result, since that narrows the list a lot.
Why did I get several possible species?
Many species share similar calls, and a short or distant recording may not contain the details that separate them. The tool lists close candidates with scores so you can compare them. A longer, cleaner recording or a second clip usually helps.