# Welcome to the Bird API Docs

## Why Bird?

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<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="channels-api">channels-api</a></td><td></td><td>Connect with customers on the most popular communication platforms and messaging apps. </td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="contacts-api">contacts-api</a></td><td></td><td>Sync customer data from multiple sources in real time, and create a 360-degree customer view. </td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="numbers-api">numbers-api</a></td><td></td><td>Search and buy numbers, and manage your own numbers inventory.</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="know-your-customer-kyc-api">know-your-customer-kyc-api</a></td><td></td><td>Verify the identity of your customers to enable additional services in your account.</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td><a href="accounts-api">Accounts API</a></td><td></td><td>Organize your account.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td><a href="touchpoints-api">Touchpoints API</a></td><td></td><td>Create and manage dynamic customer interactions across multiple channels.</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>


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