Bird Identifier · 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
Use Cases

These scenes are great for filming

Saw a strange bird while walking in the park

It is suitable to use CapKnow to get name clues first, and then save them as your own records of experiences.

Documenting local birds while traveling

It is suitable to use CapKnow to get name clues first, and then save them as your own records of experiences.

Bird watching in wetlands or seaside

It is suitable to use CapKnow to get name clues first, and then save them as your own records of experiences.

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

It is suitable to use CapKnow to get name clues first, and then save them as your own records of experiences.

Create your own birding guide

It is suitable to use CapKnow to get name clues first, and then save them as your own records of experiences.

Result Card

What's in the result

  • Possible bird species and common names
  • Feather color, beak shape, legs, body shape and other observational characteristics
  • Common activity environments
  • Comparing similar birds
  • Record of shooting location and time
  • Share Birding Card
Examples

Common identification examples

Egret

Take a clear picture of the subject and environment, and then judge together with similar objects.

Magpie Magpie

Take a clear picture of the subject and environment, and then judge together with similar objects.

Sparrow Sparrow

Take a clear picture of the subject and environment, and then judge together with similar objects.

Kingfisher

Take a clear picture of the subject and environment, and then judge together with similar objects.

Seagull Gull

Take a clear picture of the subject and environment, and then judge together with similar objects.

Pigeon Pigeon

Take a clear picture of the subject and environment, and then judge together with similar objects.

Photo Tips

How to shoot to make it easier to identify

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

The clearer the shot, the easier it is for CapKnow to give an understandable basis.

Long-distance photos crop the subject but retain enough sharpness

The clearer the shot, the easier it is for CapKnow to give an understandable basis.

Recording the environment can help with subsequent judgments, such as waterside, tree canopy or grassland

The clearer the shot, the easier it is for CapKnow to give an understandable basis.

Notice

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.

Related

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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. Observations: You can organize 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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