Observed arrival · 2026-11-01

Kyma Birds makes birdsong visible

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An interactive experience pairs recordings of twelve bird species with simulated Chladni patterns shaped by their songs.

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For: Birdsong listeners and sound-visualization curious
Worth noticing: Species notes pair acoustic details—such as the kākāpō’s roughly 100 Hz booms—with recordings and simulated plate patterns.

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Call descriptions include measurable acoustic details: the jocotoco antpitta’s hollow notes are placed near 0.6 kHz, while the screaming piha is described above 110 dB at one meter. Photo and recording credits link to contributors, with Creative Commons or CC0 licenses shown. The kākāpō entry identifies the species as critically endangered.

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