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Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab

Cornell University

Category: Reference
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Price and ratings

Price
Free
Rating
4.9 out of 5
Ratings
113.8KUnited States

Versions

Released
11 Dec 201312 years ago
Last update
9 days agoVersion 4.2
Requires
iOS 18.0 or later

Details

Size
335.1 MB
Languages
31
Website
merlin.allaboutbirds.org (opens in a new tab)

What's that bird? Ask Merlin—the world’s leading app for birds. Just like magic, Merlin Bird ID will help you solve the mystery. Merlin Bird ID helps you identify birds you see and hear. Merlin is unlike any other bird app—it's powered by eBird, the world’s largest database of bird sightings, sounds, and photos. Merlin offers four fun ways to identify birds. Answer a few simple questions, upload a photo, record a singing bird, or explore birds in a region. Whether you’re curious about a bird

Countries10In 10 charts right now
Best rank now#4United Kingdom Free · Reference
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Longest chart run1 dayUnited Kingdom Free · Reference

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What's new

Version 4.2 · 28 Sep 2026 · 9 days ago

What's new in 4.2: Identifying birds with a picture is easier than ever. No need to crop your picture - simply upload your photo, add the location, and we'll take care of the rest. The sound recordings now include descriptive captions for some species, helping you understand what you're hearing and learn the key sounds that identify each species Seasonally Dynamic Media: See how birds change throughout the year! Photos and sounds now adapt to the changing seasons, highlighting how birds can look and sound different throughout the year Bug fixes and behind-the-scenes improvements

Current rankings

Every chart this app is in right now, best position first.

Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab chart positions
ChartRank24 h7 daysBestDays on chart
United Kingdom· Free · Reference#4Change unknownChange unknown#41
Australia· Free · Reference#4Change unknownChange unknown#41
Canada· Free · Reference#17Change unknownChange unknown#171
Germany· Free · Reference#18Change unknownChange unknown#181
France· Free · Reference#25Change unknownChange unknown#251
United States· Free · Reference#26Change unknownChange unknown#251
India· Free · Reference#29Change unknownChange unknown#291
Mexico· Free · Reference#41Change unknownChange unknown#411
Brazil· Free · Reference#48Change unknownChange unknown#481
Japan· Free · Reference#56Change unknownChange unknown#561

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