Bird Identification · CapKnow

AI takes photos to identify birds

When you see a bird in a park, wetland, seaside or on a trip, take a photo and save it as your birding record.

White-eared Bulbul identification exampleRecognition results Demo

white-eared bulbul

White ear spots, black head, and tree habitat.

Judgment cluesWhite ear spots, black head, and tree habitat.
Result presentationPossible answers, rationales, and similar results.
birdsFeather color cluesBird watching records
Usage scenarios

These scenes are great for filming

Saw a strange bird while walking in the park

Take photos of the side, head and roosting environment to get possible names and similar birds first.

Documenting local birds while traveling

Save birds, plumage colors and activity environments in different locations as your own travel observations.

Bird watching in wetlands or seaside

Focus on photographing long legs, beak shape, body shape and waterside environment to distinguish wading birds from seabirds.

After I photographed the shadow of a bird in the distance, I wanted to go home to confirm.

For long-distance photos, you can first look at the wing shape, tail feathers and overall outline, and then make a careful judgment based on the results.

Create your own birding guide

String together each discovery with time, place and notes to create a long-term record.

result card

What's in the result

  • Possible bird species and common names
  • Plumage color, wing spots, tail feathers and body proportions
  • Beak shape, leg length and perching posture
  • Flight outline, foraging behavior and call notes
  • Waterside, tree canopy, meadow or urban environment
  • Comparing similar birds
  • Record of shooting location and time
Identification samples

Common identification examples

Egret

Distinguish wading birds such as pond herons and herons based on their all-white feathers, long necks, long legs, and shallow water foraging environment.

Magpie Magpie

Look at the black and white feathers, long tail and foraging posture on the ground, and judge based on the urban or forest edge environment.

Sparrow Sparrow

Look for small body size, brown markings, short beaks and group movements, and note the differences between different sparrows.

Kingfisher

Look at the bright blue-green feathers, short tail, long beak and perching posture near the water.

Seagull Gull

Judging from wing shape, gray and white feather color, coastal environment and flight posture, the color of young birds may vary greatly.

Rock pigeon

Look at the urban environment, gray-blue plumage color, wing spots and body size, and compare it with similar birds such as turtle doves.

Photography suggestions

How to shoot to make it easier to identify

Try to capture the sides, head, beak and tail feathers

These parts can help identify bird species and are more valuable than just taking pictures of distant black shadows.

Long-distance photos crop the subject but retain enough sharpness

Excessive magnification will distort feather color, wing spots, and beak shape.

Recording the environment helps with subsequent judgment

Water's edge, tree canopy, grassland, coast or urban eaves can all affect interpretation of results.

Do not go near nests or breeding grounds

Bird watching records should be recorded without disturbing the birds.

Things to note

Things to note

Birdwatchers should avoid disturbing birds, nests and breeding grounds. Do not feed, drive or approach wild birds for the purpose of taking photos.

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FAQ

FAQ

Can you identify a bird in flight?

If the photo is clear and the outline, wing shape, or plumage color is obvious, it can provide clues; motion blur can affect judgment.

Can I save a birding list?

Yes. You can organize your discovery records by bird, location, and time.

The next time you encounter the unknown, don’t miss it.

When you see something you don’t recognize, take a photo of it. CapKnow will give possible answers, basis and related knowledge, and save them to your knowledge record.

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