EMNLP2025

MAviS: A Multimodal Conversational Assistant For Avian Species

Yevheniia Kryklyvets, Mohammed Irfan Kurpath, Sahal Shaji Mullappilly, Jinxing Zhou, Fahad Shahbaz Khan, Rao Muhammad Anwer, Salman Khan, Hisham Cholakkal

Abstract

Canada goose Q: What type of animal is depicted in the image? A: The animals in the image are Canada geese (Branta canadensis). Q: What is the purpose of the Canada goose's loud honking calls during migration? A: The loud honking calls help Canada goose maintain communication and coordination among flock members. Striated heron Q: Where is the natural habitat of this bird typically found? A: The striated heron is commonly found in wetland habitats, such as marshes. Q: What type of sound is heard in the audio clip? A: The audio clip features the song of a striated heron, which is usually a series of soft, croaky notes. Short-eared owl Q: During which times of day are short-eared owls most active? A: They are especially active during dawn and dusk, a behavior known as crepuscular hunting. Q: Whatis the likely purpose of the short-eared owl's call in this recording?. A: The calls in this audio likely serve to communicate with other owls, establish territory, or warn off potential intruders.