Impact Factor (2025): 6.9
DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
This paper
introduces an innovative approach to the pressing conservation challenge of
accurately identifying endangered bird species, with a focus on Nepal's diverse
avian population. Using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), our deep learning
system achieves impressive accuracy in classifying bird species from images. We
compile a comprehensive dataset of 8,457 high-quality images representing 38
endangered bird species native to Nepal, sourced from various online platforms.
Through meticulous data augmentation, we enhance dataset diversity and model
robustness. Four CNN models are developed and rigorously evaluated, with test
accuracies ranging from 83.29% to an impressive 90.8%. The highest-performing
model is seamlessly integrated into a user-friendly web application built on
Django, allowing users to upload bird images for real-time classification. Our
findings highlight the potential of deep learning in advancing conservation
efforts, offering scalable solutions for monitoring and protecting endangered
avian populations. This work contributes to the intersection of artificial
intelligence and conservation biology, demonstrating the crucial role of
technology in preserving Earth's biodiversity.
Country : Nepal
IRJIET, Volume 8, Issue 5, May 2024 pp. 190-204