eBird Connector for AI agents.
12 live capabilities
Get real-time bird sightings and hotspots for your next trip.
Waiting for input…
Why people use eBird
EBird for Real-Time Birding Data and Sightings
This Connector lets your AI agent do that work for you. Just ask about a region or a species, and it pulls the latest data from eBird. You get a clear summary of what's happening right now without the manual searching.
What Vinkius changes
You get live ornithology data in your chat without the manual searching.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Planning a trip
A birder asks for the best hotspots in Florida and gets a list of parks with recent sightings.
- Real-world use case 02
Researching migration
A scientist asks for recent sightings of a specific species in New York to track movement.
- Real-world use case 03
Local exploration
A user asks what's being seen within 5 miles of their current location to find a quick morning walk.
Complete set · 12capabilities
The complete eBird capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with eBird.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through eBird.
- 01 Capability
Get checklist
Get specific details for a birding checklist. See full trip reports and species counts.
- 02 Capability
Get hotspots in region
Find the best birding locations in a specific country, state, or county.
- 03 Capability
Get nearby hotspots
Locate birding hotspots within a specific radius of your current coordinates.
- 04 Capability
Get recent checklists
Pull a list of the most recent checklists submitted in a chosen region.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through eBird.
- 05 Capability
Get recent nearby observations
See what birds are being spotted right near your current location.
- 06 Capability
Get recent observations by species
Find recent sightings for a specific bird species in a given region.
- 07 Capability
Get recent observations
Fetch recent bird sightings for a specific state, county, or country.
- 08 Capability
Get region info
Get geographic and administrative details for a specific birding region.
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through eBird.
- 09 Capability
Get sub regions
List smaller administrative areas, like states within a country.
- 10 Capability
Get taxonomic groups
Retrieve data on different taxonomic groups for bird identification.
- 11 Capability
Get taxonomy
Access the full eBird and Clements taxonomy for species relationships.
- 12 Capability
Get top 100
See the top 100 observers for a specific area to find reliable data sources.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask eBird to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use eBird from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OUBV9Ene9A0eopPQiYsqUssSW0rUHvFTsCZsSRkL/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it eBird, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable eBird for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OUBV9Ene9A0eopPQiYsqUssSW0rUHvFTsCZsSRkL/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the eBird URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable eBird in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"ebird": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OUBV9Ene9A0eopPQiYsqUssSW0rUHvFTsCZsSRkL/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using eBird
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using eBird, help me...". 12 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"ebird": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OUBV9Ene9A0eopPQiYsqUssSW0rUHvFTsCZsSRkL/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using eBird
Ask Copilot: "Using eBird, help me...". 12 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"ebird": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OUBV9Ene9A0eopPQiYsqUssSW0rUHvFTsCZsSRkL/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using eBird
Open Cascade and ask: "Using eBird, help me...". 12 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"ebird": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OUBV9Ene9A0eopPQiYsqUssSW0rUHvFTsCZsSRkL/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using eBird
Ask Cline: "Using eBird, help me...". 12 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add ebird --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OUBV9Ene9A0eopPQiYsqUssSW0rUHvFTsCZsSRkL/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using eBird
Ask Claude: "Using eBird, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work eBird can move forward.
This is for the birdwatcher who needs to know what's active right now, the scientist tracking species migration, and the conservationist monitoring habitat health.
Ornithologist
Analyzes regional bird data to track population shifts and migration trends.
Birding Enthusiast
Finds the best local hotspots to visit on a weekend morning.
Conservation Researcher
Monitors specific species sightings in protected habitats.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
Browse ConnectorsiNaturalist
Explore biodiversity data. search wildlife observations, identify species, find taxa and discover nature projects.
Xeno-canto
Search and explore the world's largest collection of bird sound recordings directly from your AI agent.
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.
Macaulay Library
Access the world's largest archive of animal sounds and videos. Search for species media, browse recent uploads, and retrieve detailed metadata for bird and wildlife assets.
Species
Access the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy to search, match, and explore species data, hierarchies, and biological media directly from your AI agent.
ZooAnimals
Access a comprehensive database of zoo animals—retrieve random species, filter by type, and inspect specific animal details directly from your AI agent.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep eBird connected.
-
Claude -
ChatGPT -
Gemini -
Cursor -
VS Code -
Windsurf -
ZCode -
Cline -
Zed -
Continue -
Kiro -
Roo Code -
Zencoder -
Goose -
Void -
Augment Code -
Amp -
Qodo -
Tabnine -
Pieces -
Sourcegraph Cody -
JetBrains -
Warp -
Amazon Q -
Antigravity -
BoltAI -
Raycast -
Jan -
LM Studio -
AnythingLLM -
Open WebUI -
Msty -
Cherry Studio -
LibreChat -
TypingMind -
Chorus -
5ire -
n8n -
LangChain -
LlamaIndex -
CrewAI -
Vercel AI SDK
Before you connect
Questions about eBird.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
How can I use the eBird MCP to plan a birding trip?
You can ask your agent to find hotspots in any region. It will give you a list of the best spots based on recent sightings from other birders.
Does the eBird MCP show real-time bird sightings?
Yes, it pulls the latest observations from the eBird database. You can see what's being reported today in specific areas.
Can I use the eBird MCP for scientific research?
It's great for that. You can pull recent observations by species or access the full taxonomy to study biodiversity trends.
How do I find birding hotspots near my location with the eBird MCP?
Just tell your agent your current location or coordinates. It will find the best spots around you based on live data.
Can the eBird MCP help me identify bird species?
It provides access to the eBird and Clements taxonomy. You can use it to understand species relationships and geographic boundaries.
Is the eBird MCP good for monitoring specific habitats?
Yes, it lets you query recent checklists and observations in specific regions to see how active a habitat is.
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.
One connection away
Give your agent a direct line to eBird.
Connect eBird once. Keep it beside 5,900+ managed Connectors when the next task needs more.
Explore every Connector No credit card required · Free tier available