Merlin Kenya database (1 Viewer)

[KenyaGO]

Hello, I am living in Kenya after having used the Merlin app in the US for many years. I’m disappointed that the app doesn’t identify birds by sound here in Nairobi. Is anyone out there using Merlin successfully in Kenya?

Thanks,
Georgia

 

[LittleBitOfBreadNoCheese]

Have you tried birdNET which has way more global coverage (over 6k species)? Merlin don't seem to have tackled Africa yet and their global total is ~1k.

 

[Brad Hacker]

The latest Merlin pack for Kenya has quite a lot of calls and songs in it, but contains the disclaimer "Merlin can only identify some birds in this region with Sound ID." I hope Sound ID for Kenya is coming soon.

 

[KenyaGO]

The latest Merlin pack for Kenya has quite a lot of calls and songs in it, but contains the disclaimer "Merlin can only identify some birds in this region with Sound ID." I hope Sound ID for Kenya is coming soon.

Yes, I discovered the same dilemma. Let’s hope.

 

[KenyaGO]

Have you tried birdNET which has way more global coverage (over 6k species)? Merlin don't seem to have tackled Africa yet and their global total is ~1k.

I have been using birdNET for a few days and having some luck. Thank you.