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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.

Other Resources

AKN Portals are websites that offer additional tools and resources for users in specific agencies or regions. Any registered AKN user can access data management and exploration tools without going through a portal, but the portals may have more information specific to your agency or region.

AKN Data Management and Decision Support Tools

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Get Data In

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

Example Tools: Biologists (data entry), Project Leaders (management)

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Discover

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

Example Tools: Data Catalog, Data Downloader

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Explore Data

General tools that let you explore, query and analyze AKN data.

Example Tools: Observation Map, Phenology, Analyst

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Make Decisions

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

Example Tools: Rapid Avian Information Locator (RAIL)

New Users

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

Existing Users

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

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Get Data In

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Biologists

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

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Project Leader

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

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Protocol Search

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

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Bulk Uploader

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

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

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Discover Data

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Data Catalog

Discover data and projects in the AKN. No account required.

(Currently under construction, check back soon!)

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Data Downloader

Download data for account-specific projects or projects with publicly available data. Requires an account.

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Explore Data

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Analyst

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

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Phenology Graph

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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Make Decisions

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Rapid Avian Information Locator (RAIL)

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