Terra Listening Station

Connect to nature
while conserving it With Terra You Can

Discover Wildlife Locally...

Terra Station in the wild

The Terra Station is an AI-powered listening and radio monitoring device that streams nature sounds, identifies bird calls using Cornell's BirdNET, and detects wildlife radio tags to support conservation.

...While Conserving it Globally

Global Motus network map

Each Terra Station is part of the Terra Network, which collects all the IDs from around the world into a single database for conservation and research.

Terra

How It Works

Three simple steps to connect with nature

Step 1

Setup Your Terra

Setup Your Terra

Once your Terra arrives, open the box and scan the QR code for the simple setup process.

Step 2

Install the App

Install the App

To connect and listen to your Terra Station.

Step 3

Get Ready to Listen

Get Ready to Listen

With your Terra Station set up, it's time to connect to nature wherever you are.

How Terra works - detecting sounds and radio transmitters

Terra detects animal sounds as well as radio transmitters to give you a full picture of local wildlife. As a network, Terras across the globe track and monitor wildlife in a powerful new way.

What Our Community Says

Hear from Terra owners around the world

"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.

Go Beyond Sound

Monarch and Blue Morpho butterflies

Terra can detect birds not just by sound, but by radio. Birds, animals - even butterflies - with radio tags are automatically detected and shared by Terra.

Share the Journey

Bird migration tracking map

Follow the incredible journeys of individual radio-tagged birds during migration through Terra's global network.

Explore the World

Curated listening stations around the world

Listen live to special wild sites around the world. Immerse yourself in a Columbian rainforest, a Galapagos Islands beach, or a forest in the Pacific Northwest.

Monitor Even More

Environmental monitoring sensors

Optional wireless sensors allow you to monitor your area for soil moisture, sunlight, temperature, and more to create a perfect habitat for wildlife.

Terra App on phone

Try out the Terra App for Free

Relax and live stream the sounds of wild places around the world — rainforests, seasides, watering holes and more — free and unlimited!

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

AI Model Cornell BirdNET
Models supported BirdNET 6K, custom BirdNET models
Species Recognized 6,516 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

BirdNET
CMBO
NJA
CSG

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