Global Forest Watch: Monitor forests worldwide: tree cover loss, deforestation alerts and fires. xeno-canto: Bird sounds from around the world, mapped by location.
| Global Forest Watch | xeno-canto | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Environment & Wildlife Maps | Webcams, Radio & Sound Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Weekly | Continuously (community edits) |
| Data source | University of Maryland, satellite alerts and partners | Community recordings |
| Made by | World Resources Institute | Xeno-canto Foundation |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | Free to view, account for extras | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Global Forest Watch
- Annual tree cover loss since 2001
- Near real-time deforestation alerts
- Fire alerts
- Dashboards by country
What you can do with xeno-canto
- Hundreds of thousands of bird recordings
- Maps of recording locations
- Sonograms
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.