Birda offers a comprehensive bird identification system that combines advanced AI technology with a supportive community of bird enthusiasts. Here's how you can make the most of Birda's features:
How Birda’s Bird Identification by Photo Works
At the heart of Birda’s identification capabilities is a powerful computer vision model trained on millions of bird images from all around the world. Here’s a step-by-step overview of how the identification process works:
Upload a Photo: Capture an image of the bird, even if it's blurry or partially obscured and upload it to Birda.
AI Analysis: Birda's AI analyses the photo, considering visual details and the location of the sighting to provide accurate identification.
Community Insights: If the AI can't confidently identify the bird, the Birda community steps in to offer suggestions.
Log Your Sighting: Once identified, log the sighting to add it to your personal bird list.
How Accurate is Birda's AI Bird Photo Identifier
Birda's AI bird photo identifier is designed for high accuracy, even with challenging images. Its precision stems from:
Extensive Training Data: The AI is trained on millions of human-verified bird images, ensuring it recognizes a wide array of species.
Cloud-Based Processing: Running the AI in the cloud allows for the use of complex models that enhance identification accuracy.
Location Awareness: Incorporating the sighting location refines the AI's predictions, distinguishing between visually similar species based on geographic distribution.
These features enable Birda's AI to accurately identify birds from photos that are blurry, taken at odd angles, or feature partially hidden birds.
Getting Help from the Birda Community if AI Can't Identify a Bird
In the unlikely event that Birda's AI is unable to identify a bird, the Birda community is ready to assist:
Post an Unidentified Sighting: Upload your photo and mark the species as "Unidentified."
Community Engagement: Your sighting will be shared with the community, where experienced birders can offer identification suggestions and tips.
This collaborative approach not only helps in identifying the bird but also fosters learning and connection within the birding community.
What Species Coverage Does Birda's AI Model Have?
Currently, Birda's AI photo identifier covers bird species in North America, Central America, Europe, Southern Africa and Australia. The team is actively working to expand coverage to other regions, prioritizing areas with sufficient training data and active user engagement. In regions not yet covered by the AI, users can still log sightings and receive identification assistance from the Birda community.
Region/Region | Total Species | Species Coverage |
Europe | 1,041 | 92% |
North America | 1,131 | 95% |
Southern Africa | 1,000 | 90% |
Australia | 915 | 77% |
West Indies | 651 | 82% |
Central America | 1,597 | 85% |