BBC News·3 min read·medium
Why budding birders are flocking to Shazam-like apps to identify avians
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The Merlin Bird ID app, developed by Cornell University, has seen a surge in popularity with 12 million downloads in 2026 alone. The app utilizes machine learning and community-contributed data to identify thousands of bird species by sight and sound.
Image source, Megan Szostak Image caption, Megan has been birding since childhood, but Merlin Bird ID has become part of her toolkit
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