Xeno-canto MCP Connector for Claude

Connect to the Xeno-canto database to access over 800,000 recordings of bird sounds from across the globe. This MCP server allows your AI agent to query the massive open-access collection of wildlife sounds for research, identification, or education.

What you can do

• Advanced Search — Query recordings using specific filters like genus, species, country, or quality grade using the search_recordings tool.
• Scientific Data — Retrieve metadata including location, recordist, date, and sound type (song, call, etc.) for every recording found.
• Global Coverage — Access recordings from every continent, covering thousands of species and subspecies.
• Pagination Support — Navigate through large result sets with built-in page management for comprehensive data analysis.

How it works

1. Subscribe to this server
2. No API key is required for public access to the Xeno-canto database
3. Start searching for bird sounds using natural language or Xeno-canto's advanced query syntax

Who is this for?

• Ornithologists & Researchers — quickly gather audio data and metadata for specific species across different geographic regions.
• Nature Enthusiasts — identify bird calls and explore the vocalizations of birds from around the world.
• Data Scientists — collect bioacoustic datasets for machine learning and environmental analysis.