BirdNET Live

Continuous real-time bird species identification using on-device inference. Built for field researchers, conservationists, and serious birders. It runs the BirdNET+ model directly on your device — no internet required.

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Professional Bioacoustics in Your Pocket

Live Mode

Real-time spectrogram with scrolling detection list.

Explore

Browse species expected at your location using the geo-model.

Session Library

Review, edit, and export past sessions with audio playback.

Export Options

Export to Raven Pro, CSV, JSON, GPX, and ZIP bundle formats.

Point Count Mode

Timed survey sessions with countdown timer and station metadata.

Survey Mode

Long-running transect surveys with GPS tracking, background monitoring, and detection sampling.

App Interface Screenshots

Live Mode
Survey Mode
Session Review
Explore
File Analysis

Feedback & assistance

Encountering issues? Our team is active on GitHub and via email. Your feedback helps us improve the model and the application for everyone.

ccb-birdnet@cornell.edu

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Comprehensive Documentation

Whether you're a user looking for a quick start guide or a developer wanting to understand the architecture, we've got you covered.