# All Birds Ecuador field guide — Identify the birds of Ecuador > Comprehensive field guide for identifying all Ecuadorian bird species with illustrations and calls. (iPhone/iPad app by Sunbird Images OHG.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/all-birds-ecuador-field-guide/id1104809018 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Sunbird Images OHG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772908503) - Category: Reference, Education - Price: $24.99 - Rating: 4.20/5 from 43 App Store ratings · 45 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.4 · 2.1 GB - Languages: American English - Released: 2016-04-26 - Data updated: 2026-08-17 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/all-birds-ecuador-field-guide/id1104809018/reviews.md ## What is All Birds Ecuador field guide? *** Planning to go bird watching in Ecuador? Then this is the app for you. This app fills a gap in the region and is the only app available for Ecuador! It is based on renowned reference work of the Helm Guide Series "Birds of Northern South America" by Robin Restall, Clemencia Rodner, and Miguel Lentino. The creation of apps from the book is a co-production between Bloomsbury Plc and Sunbird Images. The app contains 5,000 illustrations and more than 3,000 bird songs and calls in total. >> Neotropical Birding Magazine writes: *** "Condensing Restall’s two-volume work into an app, while remaining usable, is no mean feat - and Sunbird Images deserve recognition
 for successfully doing so. Navigation is admirably straightforward." *** *** "Two nice touches are displaying the sonogram in ‘real time’ with the vocalisation, and a ‘loop’ facility to make playback more manageable." *** *** "The app is self-evidently the equal of Restall et al. as an identification tool, and a smartphone is so much more portable than a field guide. Moreover, the in-built vocalisations are arguably worth the purchase price alone..." *** This app is part of the Sunbird Images BLUE LABEL series. Our BLUE LABEL series are top notch digital field guides which provide the most comprehensive data available for a region or taxon. They stand for completeness including even the very rare species and vagrants which have only been recorded once or a few times in a region. Even the rare species are illustrated and described in detail featured with a full species account. No other bird app for this region offers the following: - Includes all 1,612 Ecuadorian bird species including all vagrants - Selection of 5,000 illustrations from the reference work "Birds of Northern South America" - All subspecies + geographic, age and sex variations illustrated - 3,158 bird songs and calls - Most advanced Compare Mode of any bird app - compare up to 16 species images / songs / maps - Spectrograms of all songs + details where songs were recorded - Detailed distribution maps of Northern South America down to subspecies level - Introduction contains hints and links on bird watching in Ecuador - Create sighting lists and sort by place, date, group, and name - Automatically plots all birds on a map via GPS (editable) - Make notes for each bird spotted - A simple identification key narrows species down - Sort and display species: A–Z, 6 different languages, taxonomic Ecuador is a prime birding spot and a country of extremes. It covers altitudes between coastal regions up to heights of more than 6,000 m and habitats that include coasts with beaches, Desert Woodland and Arid Scrub, Páramo, Temperate as well as Subtropical Montane Forest (Cloud Forest/ Elfin Woodland), the Amazon Rainforest in particular, Swamps and Mangroves. Ecuador has the largest biodiversity per square kilometre in the world, with an unlimited number of possibilities for birding. Choose between 6 bird name languages: English, Latin, Spanish, French, Dutch, German Narrow species down by foot colour, bill shape, tail length etc. leading to the bird searched for plus a choice of similar species. You can also look for fragments of a species name – the search for “finch“ shows all the species which include the word “finch“ in the species’ name. ***A graphically well-designed layout – easy to use with large lettering.*** "All Birds Ecuador" is very well suited for keeping personalised bird watch lists. The app will be continuously developed further. All updates are free of charge. Once downloaded no internet connection needed – just download the app and start birding! Visit our internet support site for more information www.sunbird.tv. We are happy, if you like our app. Please don't hesitate to email us if you have any questions or suggestions or comments at: bnsa@sunbird.tv ## Key features - Identifies all 1,612 Ecuadorian bird species - Features 5,000 illustrations - Includes 3,158 bird songs and calls - Advanced Compare Mode for up to 16 species - Spectrograms of songs with recording details - Detailed distribution maps - Sighting list creation and GPS plotting ## Recent user reviews (10 of 45) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/all-birds-ecuador-field-guide/id1104809018/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Good app, easy to navigate *2026-06-24* Going to Ecuador for a month and downloaded this app. Seems to be a great resource. Wish the comparison mode was a bit better but overall really good. Songs with spectrograms, many languages including Spanish. Good app! ### 4/5 — Very comprehensive field guide *2026-05-31* Very nice app that replaces the need to lug around a 3 pound field guide and augments it with sound! It is very well organized and contains information from an authoritative source, the Helm field guide and ornithologist Robin Restall. Plus bird calls! The range maps are for all of "north South America“, so lack a bit of specificity for just Ecuador. Some features that would improve it would be to show one’s current location on the range map, and to be able to filter bird entries by current location. ### 5/5 — Great practical guide *2026-03-10* Day birding in the Mindo Cloud forest and great app for on the spot id loved it ### 4/5 — So far so good. *2026-02-08* Just got this app for a trip to Ecuador and so far, so good. It took me a little to navigate the app to find information like range maps but I like the information provided. Still learning and playing with it so I am sure I will have a more detailed review later when I really put it to use in the field. ### 4/5 — Birds birds birds. *2025-08-10* I like the grouping of the birds and the description for each on the same page. I would like to have actual photos of the birds included and when looking at the map, it would be better to have the entire country shown and then highlight the areas the bird could be found in. I will continue to study these birds in preparation of my trip next year. ### 5/5 — Boom *2024-10-12, version 2.2* Just an excellent app. Still deep diving but really all you could want. Looking forward to studying as I plan my next trip to Ecuador. ### 5/5 — Ecuador app *2023-11-23, version 2.1* Just started but seems very easy to search and has great detailed information. ### 5/5 — Nice addition to my other Ecuadorian field guides *2023-07-04* I can use this app in the field for a broader catalogue of calls/songs than just Merlín. It’s also a good quick reference (easy to use and easy to find the bird you’re looking for). ### 5/5 — Nebirds! *2023-04-14, version 2.1* This app is great and has been super helpful while traveling all through out Ecuador and Colombia! ### 4/5 — Well laid out & comprehensive *2023-03-30* This is a well laid out, easy to use and comprehensive App. Artwork is variable but the inclusion of calls and maps is very useful. It isn’t immediately obvious what taxonomy is used, so requires some cross referencing with certain lists. The species comparison feature is very handy and it’s nice to have the same format for neighbouring countries available. I reckon this will be a useful tool for Ecuadorian birding. ## Frequently asked questions about All Birds Ecuador field guide ### What does the All Birds Ecuador field guide app do? This app serves as a comprehensive digital field guide for identifying birds in Ecuador. It includes detailed information, illustrations, and bird songs for all 1,612 Ecuadorian bird species, including rare vagrants. The app is designed to be a portable and advanced identification tool for bird watchers. ### What are the key features of this bird identification app? Key features include coverage of all 1,612 Ecuadorian bird species with 5,000 illustrations, over 3,000 bird songs and calls, and detailed spectrograms. It also offers an advanced Compare Mode for up to 16 species, detailed distribution maps, and the ability to create and manage sighting lists with GPS plotting. ### How much does the All Birds Ecuador field guide app cost? The app is a paid application, meaning you purchase it once to access all its features and content. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions mentioned, indicating a one-time cost for full access to the comprehensive bird identification resources. ### What kind of bird watching information is available for Ecuador? The app provides an introduction with hints and links specifically for bird watching in Ecuador, acknowledging the country's high biodiversity and varied habitats. It covers everything from coastal regions to high altitudes, including diverse ecosystems like cloud forests and the Amazon rainforest. ### Can I use this app to identify birds I've seen in Ecuador? Yes, the app is designed precisely for this purpose. It features a simple identification key to narrow down species and allows you to compare images, songs, and distribution maps of potential matches. You can also record your sightings, add notes, and plot them on a map. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.2 — 2024-01-17 Here is what we have done in this update to make birding in Ecuador even more convenient: - sighting lists are now being exported in 6 different bird language names - it is now possible to create multiple sighting lists + rename lists - updated to newest iOS version ### 2.1 — 2020-06-30 Here is what we have done in this update to make birding in Ecuador even more convenient: *** corrected an error where species where left out in the collapse view *** - sighting lists are now being exported in 6 different bird language names - minor errors fixed in sighting list section - it is now possible to create multiple sighting lists + rename lists - export sightings via csv file - Several species which were missing in the first version have now been added: Scarlet Macaw, Red-bellied Macaw, Straight-billed Woodcreeper, Greater Yellow-headed Vulture, Boat-billed Heron. ### 2.0 — 2020-06-27 Here is what we have done in this update to make birding in Ecuador even more convenient: - sighting lists are now being exported in 6 different bird language names - minor errors fixed in sighting list section - it is now possible to create multiple sighting lists + rename lists - export sightings via csv file - Several species which were missing in the first version have now been added: Scarlet Macaw, Red-bellied Macaw, Straight-billed Woodcreeper, Greater Yellow-headed Vulture, Boat-billed Heron. ### 1.9 — 2019-02-14 Here is what we have done in this update to make birding in Ecuador even more convenient: - sighting lists are now being exported in 6 different bird language names - minor errors fixed in sighting list section - it is now possible to create multiple sighting lists + rename lists - export sightings via csv file - Several species which were missing in the first version have now been added: Scarlet Macaw, Red-bellied Macaw, Straight-billed Woodcreeper, Greater Yellow-headed Vulture, Boat-billed Heron. ### 1.8 — 2019-02-10 Here is what we have done in this update to make birding in Ecuador even more convenient: - Several species which were missing in the first version have now been added: Scarlet Macaw, Red-bellied Macaw, Straight-billed Woodcreeper, Greater Yellow-headed Vulture, Boat-billed Heron. - A few mixups have been sorted out regarding text assignment (Hoazin, Phoenicircus spp. etc.) - Introduction has been updated, too. - it is now possible to create multiple sighting lists + rename lists - export sightings via csv file ## Apps similar to All Birds Ecuador field guide | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merlin-bird-id-by-cornell-lab/id773457673) | 4.9 (110,718) | Free | Reference | | [Picture Bird: Bird identifier](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-bird-bird-identifier/id1474586978) | 4.7 (39,531) | Free | Reference | | [Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-sounds-identifier-call-id/id6449354786) | 4.7 (13,407) | Free | Reference | | [Bird Sound Identifier Song ID](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-sound-identifier-song-id/id6452678671) | 4.3 (491) | Free | Reference | | [Audubon Bird Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audubon-bird-guide/id333227386) | 4.3 (4,511) | Free | Reference | | [Birda - Bird Watching, Birding](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birda-bird-watching-birding/id1564130920) | 4.7 (2,119) | Free | Reference | ## More apps by Sunbird Images OHG - [Tree Id identify UK trees](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tree-id-identify-uk-trees/id330025326) - [Winter Tree Id - British Isles](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winter-tree-id-british-isles/id352210960) - [Reptile Id - UK Field Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reptile-id-uk-field-guide/id382036693) - [Baum Id Germany](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baum-id-germany/id424958702) - [Alpenblumen Id Automatik](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpenblumen-id-automatik/id426356334) - [Orchid Id - British Orchids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orchid-id-british-orchids/id436218888) All apps by Sunbird Images OHG: https://appshunter.io/developer/1772908503 ## Related topics [birds of south america](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/birds-of-south-america) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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