About Birdfact
An independent ornithology resource trusted by researchers, journalists, and millions of curious readers worldwide.
What Birdfact is
Birdfact is a comprehensive bird species reference covering hundreds of species in depth — from identification and behaviour to distribution, diet, and conservation status. Every profile is researched from authoritative scientific sources and written to be accessible to birders of all experience levels.
Beyond species profiles, Birdfact publishes original articles on bird behaviour, ecology, and birdwatching. Our AI bird identifier lets you photograph any bird and get an instant identification with contextual reasoning based on your location and the time of year. Registered members receive personalised monthly digests tailored to the birds in their area, and can build a life list and contribute photos to our community gallery.
The site is independently run and free to use. We believe good information about the natural world should be openly available to everyone.
Trusted & cited by
Birdfact content has been referenced by leading publications, universities, and conservation organisations.
News & Media
- Forbes
- CNN
- Fox News
- AOL
- People.com
- Live Science
Academic & Scientific
- Stanford University
- NCBI
- Frontiers in Psychology
- bioRxiv
- Michigan State University
Conservation & Wildlife
- Wikipedia
- Audubon Society
- RSPB
- BBC Earth
- Devon Wildlife Trust
Our approach
How we build and maintain a resource people can rely on.
Authoritative sources
Content is researched from peer-reviewed literature, field guides, and established ornithological databases — not scraped from blogs.
Regional presence data
Species distribution enriched across dozens of countries with monthly presence, frequency, and seasonal patterns.
AI with contextual reasoning
Our bird identifier considers your location, the season, and visible field marks to give confident, explainable results.
Regularly reviewed
Content is reviewed and updated as taxonomy changes, ranges shift, and conservation statuses are reassessed.
The numbers
583+
Species covered
575+
Articles published
2M+
Annual visitors
Community
Birdfact members log sightings, build life lists, and contribute photos that appear on species pages for everyone to enjoy. Our fortnightly newsletter delivers curated articles, seasonal spotlights, and identification tips to thousands of inboxes. Whether you're a seasoned birder or just getting started, there's a place for you here.
Independently run, community supported
Birdfact is built and maintained by a small team that cares deeply about making bird knowledge accessible. If you value what we do, there are a few ways to help.
Press enquiries: hello@birdfact.com