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gadders 44 days ago | parent | context | favorite | on: Merlin Bird ID

I normally use BirdNet app for birdsong, and it looks like that is from Cornell as well. Does Merlin use the same tech under the covers?

michaelhoney 44 days ago [–]

I don’t believe so. Merlin is newer and uses a different architecture. BirdNet uses a CNN and its atomic sound units are 3 seconds long: Merlin can do real-time ID on continuous audio and I think uses a hybrid system.

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