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Xeno-canto

Environment & Climate Free key (no card)

AuthenticationFree key (no card)
Rate limitAbout 1 request/second (community reports); confirm on the API page

Documentation: xeno-canto.org ยท Checked Sep 13, 2026

About

The world's largest collection of bird and wildlife sound recordings. Hundreds of thousands of bird calls, all searchable by species and place. Version 3 requires a free personal API key; the old public demo key no longer works.

Details

Free to start. You may need a free key, but no credit card.

Auth: Free key (no card)

Rate limit: About 1 request/second (community reports); confirm on the API page

Verified: 2026-09-13

Best for: birders sound artists wildlife apps

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Setup

  1. Create a free xeno-canto account
  2. Find your personal API key in your account settings
  3. Include it in your requests
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