What is xeno-canto?
xeno-canto is a community library of bird sound recordings from around the world, each with a location map, so you can hear what a species sounds like where you are.
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xeno-canto
Bird sounds from around the world, mapped by location
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Community
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Hundreds of thousands of bird recordings
- Maps of recording locations
- Sonograms
The details
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Continuously (community edits)
- Data source
- Community recordings
- Made by
- Xeno-canto Foundation (non-profit)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Works well on phones
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using xeno-canto
- Filter recordings by country to hear local dialects of bird song.
Who it is for
xeno-canto is especially useful for hikers & outdoor fans and researchers & analysts.
Questions about xeno-canto
Is xeno-canto free?
Yes. xeno-canto is free to use.
Do I need an account to use xeno-canto?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is xeno-canto updated?
It changes continuously as the community adds and edits information.
Where does xeno-canto get its data?
Community recordings.
Can I use xeno-canto on my phone?
Yes. The website works well in a phone browser.
What are some alternatives to xeno-canto?
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Summary based on public information about xeno-canto. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
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