Learn Nature. Don't Just Identify It.
Kagn draws its name from /Kaggen, the mantis god — a figure from the oldest stories told in Southern Africa. A creator and shapeshifter, curious about every living thing. We chose the name as a reminder that paying attention to the natural world is one of the oldest human traditions.
Kagn is an AI species identifier that helps you identify birds, plants, insects, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish and more — while teaching you the field marks behind each result.
Take a photo, record a bird call, or ask a question, and Kagn will help you understand what you are seeing in nature. Every identification includes evidence-based explanations that highlight the key field marks — visible colours, shape, structure, and the distinguishing features that separate similar species.
You do not just get an answer. You learn how to identify species in the real world.
Kagn is also your personal wildlife journal. Save sightings with photos, audio and video, build your lifelist, and explore what other users are spotting in the community.
Use AI Scout to discover species you have not seen yet, find recent sightings nearby, and plan for your next outing — whether you are birding, exploring your garden, visiting a nature reserve, or on safari.
Questions, feedback, or just want to say hello?
hello@kagn.app
iNaturalist (species taxonomy & observations)
GBIF (distribution & occurrence data)
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
BirdLife South Africa
SABAP2 (Southern African Bird Atlas Project)
Wildlife photos and sounds are provided by iNaturalist community contributors under Creative Commons licenses (CC0, CC BY, CC BY-SA). Individual attribution is shown alongside each photo and sound.
AI suggestions are not guaranteed — always verify with a field guide or expert.