# Big City Birds \| SPOTTERON — Bird observations in Australia

> Citizen science app for reporting urban bird observations in Australia. (iPhone/iPad app by SPOTTERON Gmbh.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-city-birds-spotteron/id1526169674 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SPOTTERON Gmbh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378099707)
- Category: Education, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 70 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2020-10-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-city-birds-spotteron/id1526169674/reviews.md

## What is Big City Birds | SPOTTERON?

We, humans, are capable of dramatically altering the landscape. Cities are a familiar and extreme example of this change. Intriguingly, some animals can adapt to these changed environments by flexibly changing their behaviour. The project focuses on five bird species that have done so successfully: Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Australian Brush-turkey, Australian White Ibis, Little Corella, and Long-billed Corella. Additional species can be reported by selecting “other.”   

The five focal species have all been observed adapting to human modified areas , and are increasing their population in urban areas. Occasionally they are considered a nuisance, yet they are all Australian native birds that are doing their best to survive in human altered landscapes. The data collected will help scientists understand these species’ behaviour, movement, reproduction, distribution, and habitat use in suburban areas. We aim to use this information to help understand the behavioural traits that have allowed some species to adapt to the challenges and opportunities of city living. 

The Big City Birds app is running on the SPOTTERON Citizen Science Platform, supporting research being conducted by the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior, Taronga Conservation Society Australia, and The University of Sydney.

## Key features

- Report urban bird sightings
- Focus on five adaptive species
- Contribute to scientific research
- Track species behavior and distribution
- Supports citizen science initiatives

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-city-birds-spotteron/id1526169674/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Feature to consider

*2022-05-06*

Please enable searching via tags. I’m always curious to know where Cockatoo 078 travels to and who else they visit 🥺

### 2/5 — Data problems

*2020-11-01*

Doesn’t seem to import data from the brush turkeys app

## Frequently asked questions about Big City Birds | SPOTTERON

### What is Big City Birds used for?

Big City Birds is a citizen science app that allows users to report observations of specific bird species adapting to urban environments in Australia. The data collected helps scientists understand their behavior, movement, and habitat use.

### Which bird species can I report with Big City Birds?

You can report observations for the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Australian Brush-turkey, Australian White Ibis, Little Corella, and Long-billed Corella. You can also select 'other' for additional species.

### Who is conducting the research with Big City Birds?

The research is supported by the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior, Taronga Conservation Society Australia, and The University of Sydney, running on the SPOTTERON Citizen Science Platform.

### Is Big City Birds free to use?

Yes, Big City Birds is available for free and does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted contribution to scientific data.

### What devices support Big City Birds?

Big City Birds is compatible with iPhones, iPads, and iPods, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple mobile device users.

### How often is Big City Birds updated?

The app was last updated on October 16, 2025, indicating ongoing development and support from the developers to improve its functionality and research capabilities.

### What is the age rating for Big City Birds?

Big City Birds has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young users to learn about and contribute to bird observation and scientific research.

### Does Big City Birds have ads?

No, Big City Birds is ad-free. This ensures that users can focus on making accurate observations and contributing data without any commercial interruptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2.0 — 2025-10-16

* Updated Media Upload System
* Bug fixes and improvements

### 4.0.0 — 2024-11-27

* Major platform upgrade to SPOTTERON 4.0
* Better push messages with media

* Bug fixes and improvements.

### 3.5.0 — 2022-12-20

* Message Boards: you can now get into conversations with others on their user profiles by posting comments or replying to answers.
* Push Notifications for Comment Replies: stay informed by receiving a push message when someone posts a reply to you
* New, improved look of your User Profile and Spot Collection
* New Parental/Guardian Consent System for youth participation
* Bug fixes and improvements.

### 3.1.4 — 2022-10-12

* New wing tag color options for marked birds
* Bug fixes and improvements

### 3.0.2 — 2021-11-12

* Mention other users in comments by writing @Username. The person mentioned receives a notification in the news feed.
* Make text stand out by writing ** something ** in bold or * something * in italics.
* New Data Visualization Interface: heat map view & dot map view of the data.
* Detection of existing metadata (time and place) in photos when uploading them from your photo album for use in the spot.
* Bug fixes and improvements.

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