The BirdCLEF 2023 Challenge: Pushing the frontiers of biodiversity monitoring

Posted by Tom Denton, Software Engineer, Google Research, Brain Team

Worldwide bird populations are declining at an alarming rate, with approximately 48% of existing bird species known or suspected to be experiencing population declines. For instance, the U.S. and Canada have reported 29% fewer birds since 1970.

Effective monitoring of bird populations is essential for the development of solutions that promote conservation. Monitoring allows researchers to better understand the severity of the problem for specific bird populations and evaluate …

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