Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab

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

Birds have different sounds throughout the year. Merlin now highlights seasonally relevant recordings, so you can learn how birds sound during breeding season, migration, and beyond. Sound ID continues to improve and expand, and now includes hundreds of new species across Central and South America, Australia, Asia, and Africa. Nearby places now include photo thumbnails, making it easier to browse and recognize birding hotspots near you.

Birds have different sounds throughout the year. Merlin now highlights seasonally relevant recordings, so you can learn how birds sound during breeding season, migration, and beyond. Sound ID continues to improve and expand, and now includes hundreds of new species across Central and South America, Australia, Asia, and Africa. Nearby places now include photo thumbnails, making it easier to browse and recognize birding hotspots near you.

What's new in 4.0: Enhanced account authentication - Added a more secure method for logging in. Improved flow for saving birds - Streamlined the process for saving birds to your life list. Added support for iOS 26. Bug fixes and improvements. Important Update Notice: You'll be automatically logged out when this version launches due to the new authentication system. Simply log back in using any login screen. Forgot your password? Use the reset option to get back in quickly.

What’s new in 3.9: Observation Deck: Your Merlin home screen now features a swipeable daily feed showcasing Bird of the Day, stunning featured photos, and bite-sized bird tips! Each contains a full-screen view for photos and videos, plus a "Learn more" button to dive deeper into species accounts or related content. Habitat Photos: Discover where birds live with our new carousel of habitat photos curated for a subset of species, making it easier than ever to find the birds near you or further afield! New language support for Kyrgyz and Welsh. Improvements and new species added to Photo ID. Bug fixes and improvements.