Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab icon

Cornell Lab of Ornithology

1app4.9(179.4K)Books & Reference

Publisher DNA

What defines Cornell Lab of Ornithology?

AI intelligence is not yet available for Cornell Lab of Ornithology. The portfolio data below is up to date.

Portfolio

What does Cornell Lab of Ornithology ship?

Apps

1 app analysed

Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab icon
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab

What’s that bird? Just answer 5 questions, snap a photo, or record its song!

4.9(179.4K)

Non-profit funding model eliminates ad-based friction, driving high user trust

  • Sound identification technology provides highly accurate bird species recognition even when multiple birds sing simultaneously
  • Account authentication issues following the latest update prevent users from accessing their saved life lists

Distributed across 19 markets, strongest in Europe.

Based on 1 of 1 app with localized market data · last scanned .

Americas (4)

  • Brazil1 / 1
  • Canada1 / 1
  • Mexico1 / 1
  • United States1 / 1

Europe (8)

  • France1 / 1
  • Germany1 / 1
  • Italy1 / 1
  • Netherlands1 / 1
  • Portugal1 / 1
›+3 more europe markets
  • Spain1 / 1
  • Turkey1 / 1
  • United Kingdom1 / 1

Asia-Pacific (7)

  • Australia1 / 1
  • India1 / 1
  • Indonesia1 / 1
  • Japan1 / 1
  • Singapore1 / 1
›+2 more asia-pacific markets
  • South Korea1 / 1
  • Vietnam1 / 1

Core markets (1/1 apps)

AustraliaBrazilCanadaFranceGermanyIndiaIndonesiaItalyJapanMexicoNetherlandsPortugalSingaporeSouth KoreaSpainTurkeyUnited KingdomUnited StatesVietnam

User Sentiment

How do users feel about their apps?

1

Positive apps

0

Neutral / mixed

0

Negative apps

85/100

Avg sentiment score

Rivals

Who does Cornell Lab of Ornithology compete with?

The rivals identified

Nemeses(1)

Next Vision

known forPicture Bird: Bird identifier

1 app4.7Books & Reference

Both apps target birders with automated identification tools for photos and audio, competing directly for the same user base of nature observers.

Contenders(9)

FAMO Connect

known forBird Identifier, Bird Id

1 app4.5Books & Reference

Both apps target birders with photo and sound identification tools, competing for the same outdoor observation use case.

Huy Dam

known forBird Sound Identifier Bird ID

1 app4.5Books & Reference

Both apps target the UK bird identification market, with the rival expanding the scope to include insect identification alongside avian species.

Kazan Software

known forBirder - Bird Identifier Game

1 app4.1Books & Reference

Both apps target outdoor bird observation, but Birder uses a gamified collection mechanic while Merlin Bird ID focuses on scientific identification.

Le Thi Quynh Ny

known forBird Guide - Offline bird identification app

1 app2.6Books & Reference

Both applications target the bird identification market, though they differ fundamentally in their approach to species recognition and user interaction.

Mitch Waite

known foriBird Photo Sleuth

2 apps4.7Books & Reference

Both apps target bird enthusiasts with automated photo-based identification tools, creating direct competition for users seeking field-based species recognition.

Myroslava Pavlyuk

known forBird ID - Call Identification

1 app4.7Books & Reference

Both applications target birders with audio-based species identification, creating direct competition for field-based nature observation tools.

Sunbird Images OHG

known forBird Id - British Isles birds

3 apps4.3Books & Reference

This app offers a specialized reference guide for British Isles birds, providing professional ecological data for a specific regional audience.

Unchained Mind

known forBird Song Identifier-BirdScope

1 app4.6Books & Reference

BirdScope targets the same outdoor enthusiast audience as Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab, offering identical core functionality in photo and audio species identification.

星宇 罗

known forBird ID-Picture&Audio

1 app4.3Books & Reference

Both apps target birders and outdoor enthusiasts with identification tools, competing for the same field-based observation use case.

Same space(15)

ANTHONY SAMUAL COHN-RICHARDBY

known forBirdly - Bird memorisation

1 app5.0Books & Reference

This app focuses on the memorization and learning aspect of bird identification, using a game-based approach to build knowledge.

Bauer Consumer Media

known forBird Watching Magazine

1 app0.0Books & Reference

This app serves as a digital content hub for UK birders, providing editorial depth that complements the source app's technical identification tools.

Chirp Birding

known forBirda - Bird Watching App

1 app4.7Books & Reference

This app captures the social-first segment of the birding market, offering a community-driven experience that contrasts with the source app's focus on individual identification.

Ecosystema

known forBirds of Europe - Field Guide

2 apps4.7Books & Reference

This app provides a regionalized identification filter for European species, serving as a specialized tool for birders in that specific geography.

Eric Crews

known forBird Songs App

1 app0.0Books & Reference

This app uses the BirdNET engine to provide a privacy-focused, account-free identification tool that directly competes with the source app's utility.

Franckh-Kosmos Verlags-GmbH & Co. KG

known forBirds of Europe Guide

1 app3.1Books & Reference

This app provides an encyclopedic reference for European birds, targeting users who value detailed written descriptions and illustrations over automated AI tools.

Glority Global Group

known forPictureThis - Plant Identifier

2 apps4.8Books & Reference

This app competes for the same outdoor enthusiast demographic but uses a subscription-gated diagnostic model that contrasts with the free, non-profit nature of the source app.

Leonardo Estremadoyro

known forBird Feather Identification °

1 app3.9Books & Reference

This app provides a niche identification tool focused on feathers, expanding the scope of bird-related identification beyond standard photo or sound recognition.

National Audubon Society

known forAudubon Bird Guide

1 app4.2Books & Reference

This app functions as a trusted, authoritative reference tool that complements the source app by providing curated educational content for North American species.

NatureGuides

known forCollins British Bird Guide

2 apps4.0Books & Reference

This app provides a high-quality digital reference for British and Irish bird species, competing on the strength of its authoritative illustrations and content.

Quentin Bacquele

known forSyrinx: Learn Bird Songs

1 app5.0Books & Reference

This app focuses on ear-training and memory, offering a pedagogical approach to birding that differs from the source app's automated identification engine.

Spiny Software

known forBirds of Britain Pocket Guide

2 apps4.8Books & Reference

This app serves as a localized field guide for British birders, offering a free, high-utility tool that includes cloud synchronization for personal records.

Turgay Saba

known forBird Identifier & Guide

1 app5.0Books & Reference

This app acts as a general-purpose bird identification guide, providing a similar feature set to the source app for casual nature observers.

XLabz Technologies Pvt

known forBird Songs - Bird Call & Guide

1 app3.0Books & Reference

This app attempts to provide a global bird identification database, though it currently faces technical barriers that limit its utility compared to the source app.

Yellow Cardinal

known forIdentify Birds – Smart Bird ID

1 app4.7Books & Reference

This app serves as a direct functional alternative for bird identification, targeting the same user base with a similar free, ad-free value proposition.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does Cornell Lab of Ornithology publish?
Cornell Lab of Ornithology has 1 app tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Books & Reference category.
What kind of apps does Cornell Lab of Ornithology make?
Cornell Lab of Ornithology's portfolio is concentrated in Books & Reference, with an average rating of 4.9/5 across rated apps.
What is Cornell Lab of Ornithology's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab is Cornell Lab of Ornithology's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.
In how many countries are Cornell Lab of Ornithology's apps available?
Marlvel has tracked Cornell Lab of Ornithology's apps across 19 countries.

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