SaralnamaThe Merlin Bird ID app, developed by Cornell Lab of Ornithology, helps bird watchers in India identify birds using photos, sounds, or simple questions. It includes over 165 common Indian species and can identify more than 500 birds in South India. The app uses artificial intelligence trained on millions of bird photos and sounds to give accurate results. Users can save their sightings to a personal life list and explore birds near their location. The app works offline and supports bird identification through photos and live sound recordings. It encourages more young people to engage with birdwatching and contributes to conservation efforts by collecting data from users. The app is free and available on smartphones, making birdwatching easier and more fun for beginners and experts alike. (Updated 28 Aug 2025, 13:38 IST; source: link)