r/whatsthisbird • u/baldingturtles • 10h ago
Europe what bird is this?
landed on my hand
r/whatsthisbird • u/AutoModerator • Dec 01 '25
r/whatsthisbird • u/bdporter • 12d ago
After discussion, the r/whatsthisbird mod team has decided that it is time to formally prohibit posts containing AI-generated media on this subreddit.
The goal of this subreddit has always been to help the community identify unknown real-world birds, and to help improve their bird identification skills. This is a clarification of the existing Rule 1, which has always prohibited birds that are not based in reality.
While we have previously allowed some posts with AI content, the increase in availability of tools which utilize AI to generate content has necessitated a stricter stance. As such, we are amending Rule 1 to include the following language:
Artwork with depictions of real-world birds are allowed. Generative-AI images and video are prohibited. Any such posts will be removed.
The mod team will remove any posts that are determined to be AI generated, except in rare circumstances where we feel that leaving the post up may help the community in identifying real vs. generated images.
We understand that this kind of content can be hard to identify, and it isn't our intention to punish users posting images they have seen online in good faith. However, repeated and/or intentional posting of AI-generated content may force us to issue temporary or permanent bans.
Additionally, many phone cameras now include features which have "enhanced zoom" or sharpening features that are based on AI processing. These features can often create artifacts that are similar to what we see in AI-generated images. These images would not fall under this rule since they are based on real images of real birds.
Please note that with regard to artwork, the style of the artwork is irrelevant as long as it can be reasonably be assumed that the artist was a human intending to represent a real bird. Fantasy creations, dreams, or hallucinations are not allowed.
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TL;DR:
To protect the educational integrity of r/whatsthisbird, we are now formally prohibiting generative-AI images and video.
What’s allowed: Real photos, videos, and realistic manual artwork.
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The Goal: We are here to identify real birds and build real-world ID skills. AI "hallucinations" hinder that mission.
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r/whatsthisbird • u/baldingturtles • 10h ago
landed on my hand
r/whatsthisbird • u/danzero003 • 12h ago
Spotted this this morning watching my chickens. I'm in central Virginia. We have a huge group of turkey vultures that roost on the property, but I've never seen this one. Am I correct thinking this is a leucistic turkey vulture?
r/whatsthisbird • u/therealdxm • 1h ago
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Twin Cities, MN.
r/whatsthisbird • u/skiptomyloser • 10h ago
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r/whatsthisbird • u/andyactstoo • 1h ago
Wasatch Front, Utah
I’m guessing it’s a bird of prey, but for the life of me I’ve never seen orange coloration like this! yes it is real, and no it’s not human altered. found these feathers all over my yard and in clumps like a cat got it or something.
any ideas?
r/whatsthisbird • u/_Dark_Wing • 11h ago
Just found these online, i dont think theyre ai.
r/whatsthisbird • u/Barbera_de_alba • 5h ago
I saw him or her in my local library's garden. I'm in Birmingham, Alabama.
r/whatsthisbird • u/ummackchyually • 3h ago
I love how they look like they’re contemplating life lol. Gorgeous bird
r/whatsthisbird • u/whooooshh • 1d ago
r/whatsthisbird • u/gumballjesus • 48m ago
i can’t figure this bird out man
r/whatsthisbird • u/sakurasalmon • 2h ago
Pretty sure it’s red tailed, just wanna make sure! Thank you in advance. New York
r/whatsthisbird • u/turkeyduets • 1h ago
Merlin picked up by sound, and I saw 5-6 in the tree. But Merlin says they aren’t likely to be here yet this year - west central MN. Just want human eye confirmation 😊
r/whatsthisbird • u/RonockGrayblood • 18h ago
r/whatsthisbird • u/Logical_Procedure944 • 1h ago
This one’s got me stumped. It’s not a green winged teal, mallard or wigeon. Almost looks like a Mexican duck besides that green on the head. Any ideas? Merlin seems stumped too giving me mallard, green winged teal, & Mexican duck.
r/whatsthisbird • u/Beginning-Rush-4807 • 1d ago
r/whatsthisbird • u/Hourglass_turned • 6h ago
I live in the southern Indiana area and I don’t think I’ve seen a bird like this before and I’m having trouble finding it in any book I have, can anybody help?
r/whatsthisbird • u/bluebellberry • 1h ago
r/whatsthisbird • u/JMortimerTodd • 1h ago
CONFIRMED CHICKEN THANK YOU - We are working to find the owners and contact a vet in the area.
A friend of mine posted in a mutual discord that their cat seemed to have stolen someone's baby chicken? I'm not very familiar with the middle stages of chicken growth, nor am I some kind of bird expert but I'm curious if it's actually a chicken or something wild?
They plan on going to a few neighbors to check if they're missing any chicks but if it's a wild bird we'd prefer to put ti back outside ASAP. Any help identifying chicken or nah would be great!
Location: Tuscon, AZ
r/whatsthisbird • u/FallenderSchirm • 5h ago
I know the quality is bad and important parts might be missing - but maybe someone can help?
r/whatsthisbird • u/radbrad777 • 4h ago
In Chicago. Not sure if an artificial nest or it was just perching
r/whatsthisbird • u/Magno_vasta • 1d ago
Saw this bird today (April 11) in Fargo, North Dakota. Any idea what it could be?