BirdNET

BirdNET

By Stefan Kahl

BirdNET is an AI-powered research tool developed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Chemnitz University of Technology that identifies bird species via audio recordings. Users can record bird calls using their device's microphone to receive identification results for nearly 3,000 species across North America and Europe. The app serves as a crowdsourced data collection platform for conservation bioacoustics research.

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The App DNA

What makes this app unique?

For Bird enthusiasts, researchers, and nature observers interested in identifying local bird species through bioacoustic analysis.

What does it look like?

Key features

AI-Powered Identificationstandard

Uses neural networks to analyze audio recordings and identify nearly 3,000 common bird species.

Audio Recordingstandard

Captures ambient bird sounds directly through the device's internal microphone.

Data Contributionstandard

Allows users to submit their recordings to assist in ongoing conservation bioacoustics research.

How much does it cost?

free

Velocity

Active developmentShow more...

5 versions in history. Development pace: active.

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Who built it?

Stefan Kahl

2 apps tracked · Education

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User Sentiment

What do users think recently?

How are ratings & reviews evolving?

Google Play
3.97 · 13k
App Store
4.06 · 205

Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.

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Competition

Competitive landscape for BirdNET

How's the Education market?

The rivals identified

The Analyst's Read

Key takeaways for BirdNET

Where is it heading?

Bottom line

While BirdNET provides a valuable AI-driven tool for species identification, users report concerns regarding app stability, performance lag, and feature parity between iOS and Android versions.

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Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “BirdNET Intelligence Report.” Updated May 5, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/birdnet

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