Our Video of the Week introduces you to the Cornell Lab's Merlin Bird ID app's new, groundbreaking tool: sound ID. Merlin can recognize the sounds of more than 400 species from the U.S. and Canada, with that number set to expand rapidly in future updates. What's that bird singing? Let the app listen to the song and it will tell you. Check it out and watch the video to find out how we made it happen: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/ | Cornell Lab of Ornithology

On October 10, we posted about a Merlin that was in rehabilitation due to a suspected vehicle strike. We were hopeful for the best, and fortunately, the best outcome occurred! After nearly a month of care, the raptor recovered from its wing fracture, regained its health and strength, and was released to continue its life, as you can see in the video. We hope the Merlin lives a long and fulfilling life in the wild. Ironically, two days ago, we received a female Merlin that most likely collided wi

The Merlin is a formidable bird-hunter. To catch prey, these small falcons plough through massive flocks of birds at speeds topping 30 miles per hour! Learn more about the Merlin in ABC’s Bird of the Week: https://abcbirds.org/bird/merlin/ Video: Merlin by BlackBoxGuild/Shutterstock | American Bird Conservancy