Xeno-canto Connector for AI agents.
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Access 800,000 bird recordings and bioacoustic data instantly.
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Why people use Xeno-canto
Xeno-canto for Bioacoustic Data Research
This Connector changes that by letting your AI agent do the filtering for you. You just describe what you need, and it pulls the metadata and links directly into your chat. It turns a 10-minute search into a 5-second query.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to 800,000 bird recordings without ever leaving your chat window.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Identifying a specific song
A researcher wants to know what a bird in the Netherlands sounds like and asks the agent to find recordings.
- Real-world use case 02
Building a dataset
A data scientist needs 100 high-quality recordings of the genus Turdus in France for a machine learning model.
- Real-world use case 03
Field research
An ornithologist needs to find specific calls of a rare species in a specific geographic region for a field guide.
Complete set · 1capability
The complete Xeno-canto capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Xeno-canto.
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1 capability in this set.
Part of 1 available through Xeno-canto.
- 01 Capability
Search recordings
Use search_recordings to query the Xeno-canto database for bird sounds using filters like genus, country, or quality. This helps you find specific audio files quickly.
Where the request belongs
Work Xeno-canto can move forward.
Ornithologists, bioacoustics researchers, and nature enthusiasts who need to find specific audio data across thousands of species without manual searching.
Ornithologist
Finding specific calls for a new field guide or identifying rare species in a specific region.
Bioacoustics Researcher
Gathering large datasets of bird vocalizations for machine learning models or environmental studies.
Nature Enthusiast
Identifying a bird they heard on vacation or exploring the vocalizations of birds from around the world.
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Search, download, and manage audio samples from the Freesound database directly within your AI agent.
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GBIF
Search 2.4 billion biodiversity records. find any species on Earth with full taxonomy, observation locations, and geographic distribution from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility.
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Before you connect
Questions about Xeno-canto.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What is Xeno-canto MCP for AI Agents?
Xeno-canto is a capability that lets your AI agent search a massive database of over 800,000 bird sound recordings. It helps you find specific audio files based on species, location, and quality.
Can I find recordings for a specific bird genus?
Yes, you can ask your agent to find recordings for a specific genus using the search_recordings capability. It will pull results from across the globe.
Does it include metadata like location?
Yes, the Connector retrieves metadata for every recording, including the country, date, and the type of sound, like a song or a call.
Can I filter for high-quality audio?
You can filter by quality grade to ensure you only get the best recordings. This is perfect for researchers who need clear audio for analysis.
Is it suitable for building datasets?
It's excellent for data scientists who need to collect large amounts of bioacoustic data for machine learning or environmental studies.
How do I search for birds in a specific country?
Just ask your agent to find bird sounds from a specific country. It will query the database and provide a list of available recordings.
How can I find recordings of a specific bird species?
Use the search_recordings capability with the species name or scientific name (e.g., 'Common Blackbird' or 'Turdus merula'). You can combine this with other filters like country or quality.
Can I filter results by recording quality or location?
Yes! The search_recordings capability supports Xeno-canto syntax. Use cnt:france for location or q:A for the highest quality recordings within your query string.
Is there a limit to the number of results I can retrieve?
The search_recordings capability returns results in pages. You can use the page parameter to navigate through the database, with each page containing up to 500 recordings.
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