# Bird Songs - Bird Call & Guide — Bird Sound, Bird Songs & Guide

> Comprehensive bird identification app with sounds, photos, and global data. (iPhone/iPad app by XLabz Technologies Pvt. Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-songs-bird-call-and-guide/id586869673 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [XLabz Technologies Pvt. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/353369772)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 64 App Store ratings · 186 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 163 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-01-25
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-songs-bird-call-and-guide/id586869673/reviews.md

## What is Bird Songs?

With detailed information, pictures and sounds of more than 4500+ birds from 211 different countries around the world, Bird Calls is the most comprehensive bird guide app available anywhere. 

Enjoy the melodious songs and calls of 4500+ birds from around the world! Identify birds, read interesting trivia and browse through 1000s of stunning photos of nature’s most fascinating birds!

Do you love listening to the sound of the sparrows chirping, the pigeons softly cooing and the robins singing? Wish you could hear these beautiful bird songs even in the midst of a busy city? Now you can, with Bird Calls!

Bird Calls has a huge variety of bird songs and calls from all over the world, along with their photos. This app is perfect for birders and ornithologists. All the sounds in this bird soundboard are taken from live field recordings; so you get the feel of really being in a rain forest in Peru or the jungles of Africa!

Features:

- Over 4500+ carefully-selected and edited bird details & bird call recordings.
- Includes Birds from 211 countries around the world.
- Find Birds Around Your Location.
- Lookup recent sightings of a bird on a map, around the world.
- Bird sounds include all types of bird vocalizations including bird songs and bird calls like alarms, flight calls, mating calls and more!
- Over 2000 professional photos of different species of birds. Zoom in to see full-size images of all birds.
- View detailed information about 1000s of birds like their common names, scientific names, species and lots of interesting trivia.
- Includes the exact location where the bird sound recordings where done, including latitude and longitude.
- In-built search feature to search for a particular bird by name. For example, just type in “Heron” and view all the different species of Heron.
- Bookmark your favorite birds for quick access.

Listen to the songs & calls of:

◆ Amazon
◆ Antbird
◆ Antpitta
◆ Babbler
◆ Barbet
◆ Beeeater
◆ Canary
◆ Cardinal
◆ Cisticola
◆ Crake
◆ Dove
◆ Drongo
◆ Duck
◆ Eagle
◆ Elaenia
◆ Falcon
◆ Finch
◆ Flowerpecker
◆ Goose
◆ Grebe
◆ Grosbeak
◆ Gull
◆ Hawk
◆ Hermit
◆ Heron
◆ Ibis
◆ Jacamar
◆ Jay
◆ Kingfisher
◆ Kite
◆ Lapwing
◆ Lark
◆ Lorikeet
◆ Lory
◆ Macaw
◆ Magpie
◆ Monarch
◆ Nightjar
◆ Nuthatch
◆ Oriole
◆ Owl
◆ Parakeet
◆ Parrot
◆ Partridge
◆ Puffbird
◆ Quail
◆ Rail
◆ Robin
◆ Roller
◆ Sandpiper
◆ Seedeater
◆ Starling
◆ Swallow
◆ Tinamou
◆ Toucan
◆ Turaco
◆ Tyrannulet
◆ Tyrant
◆ Vireo
◆ Wagtail
◆ Wheatear
◆ Woodpecker
◆ Yellowthroat

And many more…..

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FAQ's:
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How to download a bird sound?

To download and play any bird sound, just click on a particular bird and go to the Bird details page. You will see a list of bird sounds with a download arrow next to each of them. Click on the download arrow symbol to download the song. Once it is downloaded, the download arrow symbol will change to a play button [>]. Click on [>] to play back the song.

Subscription

- A subscription gives access to all content available in Bird Calls as long as it is active.
- Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
- You can cancel online anytime – there is no cancellation fee
- You can use the subscription on any device registered with your Apple account
- Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
- Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
- Cancellation will not go into effect until the end of the monthly billing cycle
- Payment management is done by Apple system. More information can be found here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039

## Key features

- 4500+ bird details and call recordings
- Birds from 211 countries
- Find birds around your location
- Lookup recent sightings on map
- 2000+ professional bird photos
- Detailed bird information and trivia
- Bookmark favorite birds

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pro Features + Ad Free | $6.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 186)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-songs-bird-call-and-guide/id586869673/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I love birds

*2026-01-24*

5stars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2025-08-21*

I just paid for the lifetime upgrade but when I tap the download of any bird it fails.

### 1/5 — Hopeless

*2025-03-14*

Cannot identify or download any bird songs

### 1/5 — Unworkable

*2024-01-14*

Paid 8.99 for this app and it will not play a single sound - say ls ERROR DOWNLOAD FAILED - total rip-off do not purchase

### 3/5 — Please update the app.

*2023-12-13, version 2.7.0*

It’s a good app but since Xeno-canto website upgraded tls to version 1.3 the app can’t download any bird sounds. The app just showed a download error message. Please update this great app.

### 1/5 — Nasty. It deserves zero!

*2023-06-20*

Do not buy nor download this app! There are no sound when you tap the arrows to hear the birds. It takes up space on your mobile. Pure savory!

### 1/5 — No download

*2023-06-05*

I paid for the upgrade but no bird sounds will download.

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2023-05-09*

The bird calls need to be downloaded.  Whenever I try to download a call, it says download error, please try again.  It has never worked.  It’s a waste of time.

### 2/5 — Ooooooooooiokokkkk

*2022-08-10, version 2.7.0*

Misleading.

### 1/5 — Useless

*2021-06-25*

Wanted to listen to a commin garden bird, i.e. a greenfinch. No chance. Apparently they've never heard of it!

## Frequently asked questions about Bird Songs

### What does the Bird Songs app do?

This app provides detailed information, pictures, and sounds for over 4500 bird species from 211 countries. It allows users to identify birds by their songs, browse through thousands of photos, and learn interesting trivia about each species. You can also find birds around your location and view recent sightings on a map.

### How can I download and play bird sounds?

To download and play a bird sound, navigate to the Bird details page for a specific bird. You will find a list of available sounds with a download arrow next to each. Clicking the download arrow will save the sound, and the arrow will change to a play button. Tap the play button to listen to the downloaded song.

### What kind of bird vocalizations are included?

The app includes a wide variety of bird vocalizations, such as bird songs and calls. These encompass different types of sounds like alarm calls, flight calls, and mating calls, all taken from live field recordings to provide an authentic experience.

### Is this app compatible with my device?

The application is designed for mobile devices. While specific compatibility details are not provided in the description, it is generally available for smartphones and tablets that support the app's operating system.

### What are the benefits of a subscription?

A subscription to the app grants access to all of the content available within Bird Songs. This includes the full library of bird details, sounds, and images, ensuring you have comprehensive access to the app's extensive bird database.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7.0 — 2018-11-26

Minor bug fixes and enhancements.

### 2.6.2 — 2018-06-09

Minor bug fixes & enhancements.

### 2.6.1 — 2018-01-05

Bug Fixes

### 2.6 — 2017-08-04

Introducing Monthly Subscriptions.

### 2.5.3 — 2017-01-06

- Bird Calls is now iOS 10 Compatible.
- Other minor bug fixes & enhancements.

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