Audio is available in photo mode only. When video mode is active, the video’s own audio plays instead.
Controls
Play / Pause
Click the play button in the toolbar to start or stop playback.
Volume
Drag the slider to adjust from 0–100%. Defaults to 30% on first install. Your level is remembered.
Mute
Click the speaker icon to mute or unmute. Mute state persists between sessions.
Auto-play
When Auto-play Media is enabled in Settings, the bird’s call starts playing automatically each time you open a new tab. Disabled by default.Quiet Hours
Quiet Hours prevent audio from auto-playing during a set window so BirdTab doesn’t make noise when you don’t want it to.| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Window | 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM (fixed) |
| Indicator | Moon icon appears in the toolbar |
| Auto-play | Suppressed during the window |
| Manual playback | Always available, even during Quiet Hours |
Keyboard shortcuts
With the new tab page focused:| Key | Action |
|---|---|
+ or = | Increase volume by 10% |
- or _ | Decrease volume by 10% |
Recordist credit
Each audio clip is credited to the original recordist with a link to the Macaulay Library asset.Not all birds have an audio recording. If no recording is available for the current bird, the audio controls are hidden.