What this API does
The xeno-canto Bird Audio API allows developers to access a wide range of over 900,000 bird sound recordings. It enables searches by species name, country, recording quality, and contributor information through RESTful JSON endpoints. The API is designed for seamless integration into various applications, including ornithology tools, educational platforms, and research projects.
How it works
Developers interact with the API via HTTP requests to retrieve audio files and associated metadata. The API supports various queries making it straightforward to access relevant bird sound files based on specific criteria. All data is returned in JSON format, facilitating easy integration with frontend and backend technologies.
Authentication
No authentication is required to use the xeno-canto Bird Audio API. Developers can directly access all available endpoints without needing API keys or signup procedures, allowing for immediate use.
Example usage
/api/recordings?query=species:Cardinal- Retrieves recordings for the Cardinal species./api/recordings?country=US- Lists recordings from the United States./api/recordings?quality=high- Searches for recordings with high-quality audio.
Limits
Ideal use cases
- Integrating bird sound features in mobile applications.
- Creating educational tools for bird identification.
- Driving research initiatives in ornithology.
- Building collaborative projects for environmental science.