Published by Cornell Lab of Ornithology on Nov 11, 2024

Table of Contents:

  1. Delete via Email
  2. Delete on iphone
  3. Delete on android


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Data Merlin Bird ID collects from your device

  1. find accounts on the device
  2. add or remove accounts
  3. find accounts on the device
  4. approximate location (network-based)
  5. precise location (GPS and network-based)
  6. read phone status and identity
  7. read the contents of your USB storage
  8. modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
  9. read the contents of your USB storage
  10. modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
  11. record audio
  12. view Wi-Fi connections
  13. read phone status and identity
  14. view network connections
  15. pair with Bluetooth devices
  16. access Bluetooth settings
  17. change network connectivity
  18. connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
  19. full network access
  20. run at startup
  21. prevent device from sleeping
  22. modify system settings
  23. receive data from Internet


1. Delete Merlin Bird ID Account through Email

There are 2 methods to get your data (and account) deleted by Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab:

  1. Under GDPR: EU/UK Residents have the right to ask (via email), an organization that holds data about them to delete it. This is known as the ‘right to erasure’. Organizations have one month to respond to the request.

  2. Under CCPA: California residents have the right to request that a company delete the data/personal information it has on them. A failure to comply with this will result in a fine of upto $7,500.

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Now you understand what the Law says, Send your Request directly to Merlin Bird ID using the form below:




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Alternatively, you can follow these steps below to get Merlin Bird ID to delete your account/data:


  1. To delete your Merlin Bird ID account, contact Merlin Bird ID via email and provide the reasons for your request.
  2. Mention the law under which you make your request (GDPR or CCPA).
  3. Notify Merlin Bird ID of the penalty for non-compliance - A $7,500 fine under CCPA and 4% of annual turnover under GDPR.
  4. Send the email to merlinhelp@redacted... Login to see email.



2. How to Delete Merlin Bird ID on Iphone

  1. On iphone, Goto "Settings "
  2. Click on "General" » "Iphone Storage".
  3. Select the app, and click "Delete Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab".


3. Delete Merlin Bird ID on Android phone

  1. Go to your Android phone Settings.
  2. Click on "Apps & Games".
  3. Select "Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab" and Click "Uninstall".



12 details about Merlin Bird ID app

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1. Merlin learns to recognize bird species based on training sets of millions of photos and sounds collected by birders at eBird.org, archived in the Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

2. Merlin is unlike any other bird app—it's powered by eBird, the world’s largest database of bird sightings, sounds, and photos.

3. • Choose bird packs that contain photos, songs, and calls, and identification help for anywhere in the world, including Mexico, Costa Rica, South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India, Australia, Korea, Japan, China, and more.

4. • Powered by Visipedia, Merlin Sound ID and Photo ID uses machine learning to identify birds in photos and sounds.

5. • Merlin delivers the most accurate results thanks to experienced birders, who curate and annotate sightings, photos, and sounds, who are the true magic behind Merlin.

6. Merlin Bird ID helps you identify birds you see and hear.

7. Whether you’re curious about a bird you’ve seen once or you’re hoping to identify every bird you can find, the answers are waiting for you with this free app from the renowned Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

8. • Expert ID tips, range maps, photos, and sounds help you learn about the birds you spot and build birding skills.

9. Answer a few simple questions, upload a photo, record a singing bird, or explore birds in a region.

10. Just like magic, Merlin Bird ID will help you solve the mystery.

11. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s mission is to interpret and conserve the Earth’s biological diversity through research, education, and citizen science focused on birds and nature.

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Reported Deleting Issues

Note: Issues displayed have already been sent to the developer and are older than 7 days.

  • Grace period over, no email received inbox or in spam folder. Can’t use app.

    — by Mark Berry 2 years ago

  • I have loaded my bird pack and when I go into Explire therevis such a long delay tgat my 9S asks what I want to do with the app, close, wait, etc. When I oress wait, it finally loadsvthe bird pack. If I search for a bird it is incredibly slow, allowing only one or two letters to be typed before it has to wait some more. Eventually it will come up. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the program, I have loaded the pack, tgen gone out and tried again after it has been cached, etc., but nothing seems to fix it. I have loaded the exact same on my android cell and it works just fine.

    — by Linda Nuttall 2 years ago

  • I have loaded my bird pack and when I go into Explire therevis such a long delay tgat my 9S asks what I want to do with the app, close, wait, etc. When I oress wait, it finally loadsvthe bird pack. If I search for a bird it is incredibly slow, allowing only one or two letters to be typed before it has to wait some more. Eventually it will come up. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the program, I have loaded the pack, tgen gone out and tried again after it has been cached, etc., but nothing seems to fix it. I have loaded the exact same on my android cell and it works just fine.

    — by Linda Nuttall 2 years ago

  • Merlin app shows “no results” for US Rocky Mountain bird pack. Previous bird IDs showed multiple photos of bird. Now only shows one grayed image of most birds in other bird packs.

    — by Jeannie 2 years ago

  • App says my grace period is over and to confirm app by email. I never recived any emails from you. Tried several times

    — by Marietta Buchner 2 years ago

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