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Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab APK for Android

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Apr 25, 2026

Useful mobile tool for bird watchers

Download Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab APK 3.11 434MB Old versions

What is Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab?

Merlin Bird ID is a mobile bird identification assistant that helps inquisitive nature lovers not only to recognize the species of a bird, but also to get additional information about it. Before you start working with the program, you must additionally download at least one data package that contains photos and sounds of birds from a specific region.

The program can work in two modes. Identification of birds by description (it is necessary to answer a number of questions), after which the utility presents a gallery of images, and the user selects the appropriate option. You can also identify birds using real-time photos taken with a smartphone camera. View background information about a species, listen to the sounds made by birds in their natural habitat, view the geography of a species’ distribution (reproduction, migration, wintering).

Features:

  • identification of birds by description or photo;
  • error-free powerful artificial intelligence;
  • reference materials, sounds and geography of the species;
  • downloadable packages for each region of the planet;
  • view a list of birds living nearby.

Merlin Bird ID is an indispensable tool for amateur ornithologists, which was created using the know-how and information base of the Cornell Ornithological Laboratory. Find out the most complete information about the world of warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates.

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Download Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab APK for Android

What's New in Version 3.11

What’s new in 3.12:
Observation Deck: Your Merlin home screen now features a swipeable daily feed showcasing Bird of the Day, stunning featured photos, and bite-sized bird tips! Each contains a full-screen view for photos and videos, plus a "Learn more" button to dive deeper into species accounts or related content.
New language support for Kyrgyz and Welsh.
Improvements and new species added to Photo ID

Other versions

System Requirements

OS Version
Android 12L (Snow Cone) or higher
Architecture
Varies by file (Which one do I need?)
Disk Space
~600 MB free space required
RAM
2 GB
Internet
Not required
Google Services
Required
Permissions (36)
  • Internet
  • Record Audio
  • Access Network State
  • Read External Storage
  • Write External Storage

APK File Details

Package ID com.labs.merlinbirdid.app
Available on Google Play
Developer Cornell Lab of Ornithology
License Free ( No Ads)
Content Rating Everyone
Interface Language
English +83

English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, German, Spanish, French, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Chinese, + 63 localizations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab safe to download?

Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab has passed a basic integrity check. A full antivirus scan is pending. You can check the current scan status in the Security section above.

How to install XAPK file?

XAPK is a split APK package. Standard Android installer cannot open it directly. Use 'SAI' or 'XAPK Installer' — they handle XAPK files automatically. Download the installer, open the XAPK file with it, and follow the on-screen steps. Read more

What Android version does Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab require?

Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab requires Android 12L (API 32) or higher. Optimized for Android 16 (API 36).

Is Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab free?

Yes, this app is completely free to download and use.

How to update Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab to the latest version?

Download the latest APK from this page and install it over your existing version — no need to uninstall first. Your data and settings will be preserved. We update the file as soon as a new version is released.

What processor architecture does Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab support?

Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab supports arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64. If you are unsure about your device architecture, check the Device Info section on this page.

How to enable installation from unknown sources on Android?

Go to Settings → Security (or Settings → Apps → Special access on Android 8+) and enable "Install unknown apps" for your browser or file manager. On Android 8 and above this setting is per-app, not global. Read more

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