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eBird MCP Server

@moonbirdai

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moonbirdai

About eBird MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for the eBird API, allowing Claude and other AI assistants to access bird observation data, hotspots, and taxonomy information. Easy integration with Claude Desktop.

#ebird#birdwatching#ornithology

eBird MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ebird-mcp-server": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "index.js",
        "--api-key",
        "YOUR_EBIRD_API_KEY"
      ]
    }
  }
}

eBird MCP Server tools

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Overview

What is eBird MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with the eBird API, allowing AI assistants like Claude to access bird observation data, hotspots, and taxonomy information from eBird.

How to use eBird MCP Server?

Install globally via npm install -g ebird-mcp-server. Configure in Claude Desktop by adding an entry to claude_desktop_config.json with the command npx ebird-mcp-server --api-key YOUR_EBIRD_API_KEY. Optionally run the server manually with node index.js --api-key YOUR_EBIRD_API_KEY. Restart Claude Desktop after configuration.

Key features of eBird MCP Server

  • Recent bird observations in a region
  • Recent observations of specific bird species
  • Notable bird observations in a region
  • Observations and notable observations near a location
  • Birding hotspots in a region or near a location
  • eBird taxonomy information and taxonomy forms
  • Configurable parameters (region, distance, date range, detail level)

Use cases of eBird MCP Server

  • Ask an AI assistant for recent bird sightings in a specific state or country
  • Find notable or rare bird observations near a given latitude/longitude
  • Look up birding hotspots and their recent activity in a region
  • Retrieve taxonomic details and forms for a specific bird species

Frequently asked questions

1

How do I get an eBird API key?

You can request one from the eBird API Key Request page at https://ebird.org/api/keygen.

2

What are the prerequisites for running eBird MCP Server?

Node.js v14 or later, an eBird API key, and the server installed globally or cloned from the repository.

3

Can I see detailed logging or debug output?

Yes, start the server with the `--debug` flag: `node index.js --api-key YOUR_KEY --debug`.

4

What MCP tools does eBird MCP Server provide?

It provides tools for getting recent observations, notable observations, nearby observations, species-specific observations, hotspots, taxonomy, and taxonomy forms – all with configurable parameters.

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