Processing and classifying bird songs using wavelet techniques and supervised learning

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2609.10826v1
• Date: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:55:44 GMT
• Title: Processing and classifying bird songs using wavelet techniques and supervised learning
• Abstract summary: We address the challenge of signal degradation by employing a Bayesian wavelet shrinkage methodology based on the Epanechnikov kernel prior.<n>After signal denoising, we extracted a comprehensive set of features, including Mel-Frequency Cepstral Coefficients (MFCCs) and spectral indices such as entropy and zero-crossing rate.<n>Several supervised learning models: Random Forest, Multinomial Logistic Regression and Support Vector Machine (SVM) were evaluated across different feature dimensionalities.
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• Abstract: This study proposes an integrated framework for the processing and classification of invasive bird species vocalizations within natural soundscapes, characterized by high levels of environmental noise. We address the challenge of signal degradation by employing a Bayesian wavelet shrinkage methodology based on the Epanechnikov kernel prior, which offers a closed form decision rule and high computational efficiency for processing large bioacoustic datasets. The methodology was applied to recordings of three species obtained from the iNaturalist platform: \textit{Euphonia violacea}, \textit{Leiothrix lutea}, and \textit{Passer domesticus}. After signal denoising, we extracted a comprehensive set of features, including Mel-Frequency Cepstral Coefficients (MFCCs) and spectral indices such as entropy and zero-crossing rate. Several supervised learning models: Random Forest, Multinomial Logistic Regression and Support Vector Machine (SVM) were evaluated across different feature dimensionalities. Our results demonstrate that the proposed wavelet based preprocessing significantly enhances classification performance, with the SVM model achieving the highest accuracy (up to 0.9398) under a 10-dimensional MFCC configuration. This research provides a robust statistical tool for automated ecological monitoring and the management of biological invasions.

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