# eBird MCP Server

> Use this tool when you need to access comprehensive bird observation data, including recent sightings and taxonomy information, to inform research, conservation efforts, or personal interests. It integrates the eBird API with natural language querying, providing outputs such as rare bird reports, contributor statistics, and hotspot locations. Ideal for use in contexts where detailed bird data is required, such as wildlife research, conservation planning, or birding enthusiast activities.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/birdingkit-ebird-mcp-server  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/birdingkit-ebird-mcp-server

## Description

Integrates the eBird API with Claude to query bird observation data, including recent sightings, rare bird reports, contributor statistics, hotspot locations, and taxonomy information through natural language.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.60
- **Verification tier:** unverified

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** maps-location
- **Updated:** 2026-06-17

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/lxu55w5chq)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/birdingkit/ebird-mcp-server>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "birdingkit-ebird-mcp-server"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/birdingkit-ebird-mcp-server` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/birdingkit-ebird-mcp-server/pull`

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