AKN Tools

Use Avian Knowledge Network’s tools to input and manage data, discover data sources, explore, and leverage AKN data for research or decision support.

Want to learn more about the data types currently supported in the AKN?  Check out this guide to learn more.

DOES AKN CURRENTLY SUPPORT MY DATA TYPE?

Need an AKN Account?

Here to enter data for the first time? Get started by creating an AKN Account.

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Already have an account but need access to a different Project? Request to join an existing Project.

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Cover Photo: Summer Tanager, MARFORRES Galveston, TX; Credit: Paul Block

AKN DATA MANAGEMENT AND DECISION SUPPORT TOOLS

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General tools that get your data into the AKN and help you manage those data.

Includes: Biologist (data entry), Project Leader (project management), Bulk Uploader, and more

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General tools that let you discover what data sources are available across the AKN.

Includes: Data Catalog, Raw Data Download, and
Public Data Download

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exploreExplore Data

General tools that let you discover what data sources are available across the AKN.

Includes: Phenology Tool, Observation Map, and the Analyst Application

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Tools leveraging AKN data for specific users, research or decision support.

Includes: Rapid Avian Information Locator (RAIL) Tool

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Biologists Application

Enter your observation data and review entries. Requires account and data.

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Project Leader Application

Manage your avian observation data, survey locations, survey protocols and project researchers. Requires an account and project leader role.

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Bulk Uploader Application

Upload more than one survey into your project. Requires an account.

Species Lookup tool

Find the scientific name, common name and/or a species four letter species code. No account required.

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Protocol Search tool

Find definitions for avian observation protocols that exist in the AKN. No account required.

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Advanced Protocol Search tool

Find definitions for avian observation protocols that exist in the AKN with filters. Requires an account and project leader role.

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Data Catalog

Tool to discover data and projects in the AKN. No account required.

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Raw Data Download

Application to download data for a specific project. Requires access to projects with an account.

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Public Data Download

Application to download data for any project with publicly available data. Requires an account.

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Phenology Tool

View abundance and relative probability of presence summaries throughout the year for birds in a particular region of the United States. No account required.

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Observation Map

Map for viewing and querying avian observation data at surveyed locations. No account required.

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Analyst Application

Retrieve and analyze data that you have permission to access. Account required.

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R.A.I.L. tool
(Rapid Avian Information Locator)

Identify the set of birds that occur within specific geographic regions and their conservation status and population trends. No account required.

Still not sure where to go?

Try our FAQ page or video tutorials to get you going.

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