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Macaulay Library Connector for AI agents.

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Access millions of scientifically-vetted bird and wildlife media assets.

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Why people use Macaulay Library

Macaulay Library Bird Media Search for Researchers

With the Macaulay Library MCP, you just tell your AI client what you're looking for. It handles the queries, pulls the relevant assets, and gives you the metadata you need in a single response. You go from manual data mining to getting exactly what you need in seconds.

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What Vinkius changes

You get instant access to millions of scientific wildlife assets through a simple chat interface.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

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  1. Real-world use case 01

    Finding specific regional bird calls

    A researcher needs to find all recordings of a specific bird in Brazil.

  2. Real-world use case 02

    Sourcing new wildlife photos

    A YouTuber wants the latest bird photos from a specific region.

  3. Real-world use case 03

    Extracting technical recording data

    A student needs the technical details of a specific recording.

Complete set · 3capabilities

The complete Macaulay Library capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Macaulay Library.

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3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 3 available through Macaulay Library.

  1. 01 Capability

    Search media

    Use this to find specific wildlife assets by taxon, location, or contributor. It helps you filter through millions of items to find the exact recording or photo you need.

  2. 02 Capability

    Get asset

    Retrieve the full technical metadata for a specific ML Catalog Number. This is useful for getting precise details like recording dates, equipment used, and specific location data.

  3. 03 Capability

    Get recent media

    Fetch the most recently uploaded media assets from the library. Use this to stay updated on new global wildlife submissions from specific countries or regions.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Macaulay Library to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Macaulay Library from the conversation.

Choose your client

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Claude · Web + desktop

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Connector URL · ready to paste

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  1. Step 01

    Open Connectors

    In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.

  2. Step 02

    Add the URL

    Choose Add custom connector, name it Macaulay Library, and paste the URL above.

  3. Step 03

    Turn it on in chat

    Select +, open Connectors, and enable Macaulay Library for the conversation.

Where the request belongs

Work Macaulay Library can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for the people who spend hours sifting through wildlife databases. It's for the researchers who need data, the educators who need accurate media, and the content creators who want high-quality nature footage.

01

Ornithologist

Finding specific species data and recordings for biodiversity papers and research.

02

Nature Content Creator

Sourcing high-quality bird calls and vetted photos for documentaries or social media.

03

Environmental Educator

Gathering verified wildlife media for classroom projects and nature-focused lessons.

Build the capability set

Add more capabilities.

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

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01 1 capability

Xeno-canto

Search and explore the world's largest collection of bird sound recordings directly from your AI agent.

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02 12 capabilities

eBird

Access real-time bird sightings, hotspots, and taxonomic data from the global eBird database directly from your AI agent.

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03 10 capabilities

iNaturalist

Explore biodiversity data. search wildlife observations, identify species, find taxa and discover nature projects.

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04 3 capabilities

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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05 3 capabilities

ZooAnimals

Access a comprehensive database of zoo animals—retrieve random species, filter by type, and inspect specific animal details directly from your AI agent.

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06 10 capabilities

Species

Access the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy to search, match, and explore species data, hierarchies, and biological media directly from your AI agent.

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Before you connect

Questions about Macaulay Library.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can I use the Macaulay Library MCP to find specific bird calls?

Yes, you can ask your AI client to search for specific bird calls using species names or taxon codes. It will pull relevant audio assets from the archive for you.

Does this Connector work for wildlife photos too?

It does. You can search for photos, videos, and audio recordings all in one place. You can even filter by contributor or media type.

Is the media in the Macaulay Library scientifically accurate?

Yes, the data comes directly from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. It's one of the most trusted scientific databases for bird and wildlife media in the world.

How do I get the technical details of a specific recording?

Once you have a catalog number, your AI client can use the Connector to pull the full metadata, including the recorder's name, location, and specific recording details.

Can I use this to find the latest wildlife uploads from a specific country?

Absolutely. You can ask your agent to pull the most recent uploads from any specific country or subnational region to see what's being added to the archive.

What kind of roles benefit most from the Macaulay Library MCP?

It's a huge win for ornithologists, biodiversity researchers, nature educators, and content creators who need verified wildlife media for their work.

Can I filter my media search to only show audio recordings for a specific species?

Yes! Use the search_media capability and set the mediaType parameter to 'a' (audio) along with the taxonCode for the species you are interested in.

How do I find the most recent media uploads from a specific country like Canada?

You can use the get_recent_media capability and provide the regionCode (e.g., 'CA' for Canada) to fetch the latest submissions from that area.

What information can I get if I have a specific ML Catalog Number?

By using the get_asset capability with the mlCatalogNumber, you will receive detailed metadata including species identification, location, date, contributor details, and technical specifications of the media.

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