Map of Life: Where species live: range maps and biodiversity for any place. xeno-canto: Bird sounds from around the world, mapped by location.
| Map of Life | xeno-canto | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Environment & Wildlife Maps | Webcams, Radio & Sound Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Periodically | Continuously (community edits) |
| Data source | Range maps, surveys and observations | Community recordings |
| Made by | Yale University and partners | Xeno-canto Foundation |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | 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 Map of Life
- Species range maps
- Species lists for any place
- Biodiversity indicators
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.