Do I need an eBird account?

Yes, you will need to provide your eBird API Token to authenticate the connection.

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

You can use this with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

Is the data real-time?

Yes, the MCP accesses the eBird database to provide recent observations and current sightings.

Can I find birds near my current location?

Yes, you can use the capability to find recent observations near specific GPS coordinates.

Does this work on mobile?

This MCP works in any MCP-compatible client you use on your device, provided the client supports the protocol.

How do I find recent sightings of a specific bird species in my area?

Use the get_recent_observations_by_species capability. Provide the regionCode (e.g., 'US-NY') and the speciesCode (e.g., 'pingro' for Pine Grosbeak) to see the latest reports.

Can I find birding locations near my current GPS coordinates?

Yes, use get_recent_nearby_observations with your latitude and longitude. You can also use get_nearby_hotspots to find established birding locations within a specific radius.

How do I get information about a specific region's birding activity?

Use get_region_info for general data or get_recent_checklists to see the most recent trip reports submitted by birders in that region.

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Connect eBird to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Bring global bird observation data directly into your AI agent.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 12 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through eBird.

01
Get hotspots in region
Finds the best birding locations within a specific geographic region.
02
Get recent nearby observations
Retrieves bird sightings happening near your current GPS coordinates.
03
Get taxonomic groups
Accesses specific taxonomic groupings for bird species.
04
Get checklist
Fetches the full details and species counts from a specific birding checklist.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through eBird.

05
Get nearby hotspots
Locates birding hotspots in the immediate vicinity of your location.
06
Get recent checklists
Lists the most recent birding reports submitted within a chosen region.
07
Get recent observations
Queries recent bird sightings for a specific country, state, or county.
08
Get recent observations by species
Filters recent observations to show only a specific species in a given region.

Capability set03 / 03

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through eBird.

09
Get region info
Provides detailed information about a specific geographic region.
10
Get sub regions
Lists the sub-regions, such as states, contained within a larger area.
11
Get taxonomy
Retrieves the eBird/Clements taxonomic structure.
12
Get top 100
Identifies the top 100 most active bird observers.

Real work

What teams actually run

Trip Planning

Ask your agent to find the best hotspots in a new state to plan a birding itinerary.

Field Research

Query recent species sightings in a specific county to gather data for a study.

Species Tracking

Monitor a specific species by checking recent observations in a target region.

Habitat Monitoring

Use recent checklists to see which species are appearing in specific habitats.

Automate a task

Put eBird to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

eBird works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put eBird to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

1086ms average. Fast in production.

eBird is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1591ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 848ms
Slowest day: 1591ms
14-day trend: Slowing+13%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 12 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of eBird, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with eBird. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

eBird Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OUBV9Ene9A0eopPQiYsqUssSW0rUHvFTsCZsSRkL/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — eBird capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ebird-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OUBV9Ene9A0eopPQiYsqUssSW0rUHvFTsCZsSRkL/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up eBird in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work eBird owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone working with biodiversity data or field observations.

01
Researchers
Pull specific regional observation data to support biodiversity studies.
02
Birdwatchers
Check what species are active in a destination before arriving.
03
Conservationists
Monitor recent activity in critical habitats through real-time sightings.

FAQ

Questions eBird owners ask.

01
Do I need an eBird account?
Yes, you will need to provide your eBird API Token to authenticate the connection.
02
Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?
You can use this with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
03
Is the data real-time?
Yes, the MCP accesses the eBird database to provide recent observations and current sightings.
04
Can I find birds near my current location?
Yes, you can use the capability to find recent observations near specific GPS coordinates.
05
Does this work on mobile?
This MCP works in any MCP-compatible client you use on your device, provided the client supports the protocol.
06
How do I find recent sightings of a specific bird species in my area?
Use the get_recent_observations_by_species capability. Provide the regionCode (e.g., 'US-NY') and the speciesCode (e.g., 'pingro' for Pine Grosbeak) to see the latest reports.
07
Can I find birding locations near my current GPS coordinates?
Yes, use get_recent_nearby_observations with your latitude and longitude. You can also use get_nearby_hotspots to find established birding locations within a specific radius.
08
How do I get information about a specific region's birding activity?
Use get_region_info for general data or get_recent_checklists to see the most recent trip reports submitted by birders in that region.

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Connect eBird to Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT & more

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Get hotspots in region

Get recent nearby observations

Get taxonomic groups

Get checklist

05-08

Get nearby hotspots

Get recent checklists

Get recent observations

Get recent observations by species

09-12

Get region info

Get sub regions

Get taxonomy

Get top 100

What teams actually run

Trip Planning

Field Research

Species Tracking

Habitat Monitoring

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Do I need an eBird account?

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

Is the data real-time?

Can I find birds near my current location?

Does this work on mobile?

How do I find recent sightings of a specific bird species in my area?

Can I find birding locations near my current GPS coordinates?

How do I get information about a specific region's birding activity?

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