Let Nature Sing.
Terra is a weatherproof listening station for your yard. It names every bird it hears, day and night, and streams the live sound to your phone, your TV, or any screen.
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Buying for an organization?
Terra is also a professional instrument, built by a wildlife-tracking company that has supplied researchers since 2009. Pick your field for the specifics, pricing and a specialist to talk to.
Terra for Organizations →Love what you hear, protect what you love
Listen.
Terra hears every bird around it, day and night, and names each one for you. Stream the live sound of your own yard from anywhere.
See the appsConnect.
Follow your station in the app, share a live feed with friends or visitors, and tune in to wild places around the world.
Listen togetherProtect.
Every identification joins a global dataset, and every station detects radio-tagged birds and insects. Your yard counts for conservation.
How the science worksClass-leading ID
Hears the calls others miss
Songs identified
Share of bird songs identified in a side-by-side test, Cape May NJ, September 2026
- BirdNET (Haikubox / BirdWeather PUC) 22%
- Merlin Sound ID 52%
- Terra 65%
Free ground shipping · 30-day returns · 20-minute setup
Scott Whittle, Co-founder
Order your Terra.
Up and listening the day it arrives. Hear your own yard from anywhere, and make a difference for conservation without lifting a finger.
Free ground shipping · 30-day returns · 20-minute setup
What you get
One station, everything included.
Built in Cape May, NJ by Cellular Tracking Technologies, who have made wildlife-tracking hardware for researchers for over fifteen years.
In the box
The Terra Station, Wi-Fi antenna, a mounting stake, swivel mount and magnet, and a waterproof outdoor power supply with a 30-foot cable.
Set up in 20 minutes
Plug it in, scan the QR code, connect to your WiFi and it is listening 24/7, identifying birds and detecting radio tags.
Share with a tap
Share your Terra Station with friends and family with a tap of a button, and they'll be able to listen live along with you.
Free apps for every screen
Access Terra on your iPhone, Android, any web browser, or with native apps on Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku and Android TV.
Works worldwide
Universal 100–240 V power supply with an adapter for your country. Bird identification for over 6,000 birds around the globe.
30-day returns
Not for you? Send it back within 30 days. Free ground shipping on every order for a limited time.
Return policy →A gift for someone who already has the binoculars? Terra ships from Cape May, NJ.
Free ground shipping · 30-day returns · 20-minute setup
How It Works
Three simple steps to connect with nature
Setup Your Terra
Once your Terra arrives, open the box and scan the QR code for the simple setup process.
Install the App
To connect and listen to your Terra Station.
Get Ready to Listen
With your Terra Station set up, it's time to connect to nature wherever you are.
Free ground shipping · 30-day returns · 20-minute setup
"Some of the best money I spent. I love the product, believe in the mission, and can't wait to see it grow and change."
— Ryan S.
"Help! I've become addicted to Terra."
— Elizabeth R.
"Can't wait to add accessories to it, particularly the extra antennas! Thank you for an awesome product and fantastic support!"
— Kimberly A.
"I received my new Terra Listens station yesterday and set it up within minutes. I was so excited!"
— Darin M.
"Every day, we hear hundreds of birds, as well as, coyotes, raccoons, bobcats, squirrels... I have let my birding and wildlife friends know what a great tool/resource the Terra Station is."
— Chris J.
"So far, -40C is our record low temp near Fairbanks Alaska. It didn't miss a beat."
— Cheryl H.
"What makes this better than Merlin is that you can be anywhere and hear the birds."
— Kateri M.
How Terra compares
A phone app hears birds while you are standing there. A Terra Station lets you listen 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere, so you never miss a bird.
| Class-leading ID Terra Station $329 | Merlin Sound ID (phone app) | Haikubox | BirdWeather PUC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listens 24/7 without your phone | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Identifies birds by sound | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live audio from your yard, anywhere | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Detects radio-tagged birds and butterflies | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Apps for Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku, Android TV | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Kiosk mode for lobbies and classrooms | ✓ | — | Web page only | Web page only |
| Insect, amphibian and mammal ID | ✓ | — | Bats only, separate model | Frogs and some insects |
| Stereo microphones | ✓ | — | — | Two mics, no array |
| Choice of ID engines | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Global Feeds: listen to wild places around the world | ✓ | — | — | — |
Competitor features as described on their websites, October 2026. Accuracy comparison above is from our Cape May test.
Go Beyond Sound
Share the Journey
Explore the World
Your yard counts.
Every station adds a listening post to a global network, and every bird it names is a data point for conservation.
Free ground shipping · 30-day returns · 20-minute setup
Not ready for a station? Try the free app.
Live stream the sounds of wild places around the world — rainforests, seasides, watering holes and more — free and unlimited. When you are ready, your own yard is one station away.
Ways to view
Your Terra, on every screen
One station, four ways to watch it. Phone, browser, TV, or a display at your front desk.
In your pocket
App
Live listening, instant IDs, history, and your yard list on iPhone and Android. Share a station with a tap.
Get the app
In any browser
Website
Follow your station and the whole network on the live map, from any computer, no install needed.
Open the live map
On the big screen
TV
Live feeds and IDs in the living room on Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku, Android TV, LG, and Samsung.
See the TV apps
On a display, for pros
Kiosk
A tile dashboard for visitor centers, lobbies, and classrooms. Arrange it your way on any smart TV or Android display.
See kiosk displaysEvery part of Terra
Stereo microphones, wind-noise reducers, two built-in radio antennas and ports for three more, all in one weatherproof housing.
Questions about setup or what Terra can hear? Read the FAQ →
Technical Specifications
Processing and Performance
| Processor | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A72 (ARMv8) 64-bit @ 1.5GHz |
| Memory | 1GB RAM |
| Storage | 32GB on-board flash storage |
| WiFi | 802.11n (2.4GHz and 5GHz) |
| Positioning | GPS |
| Timing | GPS trained RTC + PPS |
Audio Capture System
| Audio | Professional grade Burr-Brown 16-bit @ 48kHz stereo ADC |
| Gain | Configurable automatic gain control |
| Configuration | Binaural recording |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 80dB |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-20KHz |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB (THD < 3%) |
| Streaming Audio | MP3 192kbps-320kbps |
| Recording Storage | Up to 300 hours (MP3) |
| Recording Formats | MP3, FLAC |
AI Capability
| Available AI Models | BirdNET, custom BirdNET models, TinyTern and Perch |
| Species Recognized | Over 6,000 species |
| Clip Recording | FLAC |
2.4GHz Blu Series Motus Receiver
| Internal Antenna | Yes, Inverted F |
| External Antenna | Yes, SMA female |
| Receive Sensitivity | -95 dBm (typical) |
| Compatibility | Blu Series: Blu Morpho, Blu Bird, Blu Bat |
| Integration | Real-time integration into Blu+ network |
| Offline Mode | Data stored in SensorStation format in Field Recording Mode |
434MHz Motus Receiver
| Internal Antenna | Yes, Helix |
| External Antenna | Yes, SMA female |
| Receive Sensitivity | -110 dBm (typical) |
| Compatibility | LifeTag, HybridTag, PowerTag, ES200 |
| Integration | Data pushed into Motus network |
| Offline Mode | Data stored in SensorStation format in Field Recording Mode |
Our Partners
Collaborating with world-class conservation organizations
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