# BIRD SONGS Europe North Africa — More than 2800 selected songs > Comprehensive reference for European and North African bird songs, calls, and identification. (iPhone/iPad app by Sunbird Images OHG.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-songs-europe-north-africa/id889786452 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Sunbird Images OHG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772908503) - Category: Reference, Education - Price: $79.99 - Rating: 4.30/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 37 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 12.4 · 1.9 GB - Languages: American English, German (Germany) - Released: 2014-07-13 - Data updated: 2026-09-03 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-songs-europe-north-africa/id889786452/reviews.md ## What is BIRD SONGS Europe North Africa? *** This is the professional app to the renowned reference work of Schulze and Dingler covering 804 European species including 2,837 songs and calls known from the 17# CD set! This app is a co-production between Sunbird Images and the German publisher Edition AMPLE. This is the best set of songs and calls for this region ever published. The app has recently been promoted and positively reviewed by several organizations and institutions: UK Birding and Wildlife Blog www.viewsfromanurbanlake.co.uk writes: >> " …this app...is worth it's weight in gold, everything works well and is easy to use, and you wouldn't be able to find anything this good for less." Swarovski says: >> "The home screen is populated with clear photographic icons representing logical groups ... making it very easy to navigate, find and access the species of interest." Birdwatch Ireland writes: >> "I must say that I was impressed with how fast and responsive this app is to use, with no noticeable lagging or waiting for sounds to load. Navigating between species is a breeze and, by and large, the selection of “cuts” for most species is very impressive" >> " ...the user can quickly jump between via the simple but effective control interface." All species can be browsed according to their taxonomical classification and can thus be easily compared. Spectrograms to all sounds as well as high quality photographs and descriptions to each species are also included. As a novelty and practical advantage, multiple songs and calls of one species are arranged consecutively on separate tracks. Some tracks consist of several calls, which can independently be chosen and played immediately without the need to fast-forward. This adds up to 2,837 bird sounds altogether! Explanations to all recordings are given, bird names are given in English, Latin and German, French, Italian, Spanish and other languages, see below. This app offers many special features: – 2,837 songs & calls – includes 804 European species – spectrograms to all sounds – descriptions to all species – 1,380 photographs – 750 distribution maps (Europe) – create your own sighting lists and sort by place, date, group, and name – make notes for each bird spotted – display bird names in 19 languages and select sequence: * English, Latin, Chinese (traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Japanese (romaji), Latvian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish * All updates are free of charge. Once downloaded no internet connection needed – just download the app and start birding! 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 mullen@sunbird.tv Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunbirdImages?ref=hl https://www.facebook.com/pages/BIRD-SONGS-of-Europe-North-Africa-and-the-Middle-East/265226540344402 ## Key features - 2,837 songs & calls - 804 European species - Spectrograms and photos - Species descriptions - 750 distribution maps - Custom sighting lists - 19 language bird names ## Recent user reviews (10 of 37) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-songs-europe-north-africa/id889786452/reviews.md ### 1/5 — The app crashes as soon as I open *2025-10-26* Help Love this app but it has stopped working How can I get support? ### 5/5 — Ausgezeichnete App - für jeden Ornithologen unverzichtbar. *2024-01-11* Eine sehr gut Klangqualität und die Variabilität der Stimm-Möglichkeiten ist hervorragend. ### 5/5 — Essential Ornithologist App *2020-10-01* A must for every Birder and Ornithologist as a valuable field guide aid, educational tool and, yes, even just for the sheer pleasure of listening to the marvellous world of birds ### 5/5 — Au top *2019-12-30* Application géniale ### 4/5 — Make sure you don’t have the ringer off... *2019-04-13* I down loaded this app this evening but could not get any sounds. After playing around bit trying to find a solution. I was able to determine that the sound issue was because I had the ringer on mute. Interestingly other apps could play the sounds through the speaker with the ringer on mute but not this one. I figured this was my issue after I plugged in earphones and could hear the sounds. Once I determined that the sounds did accompany the app, I realize that it was something on my end and thus was able to resolve the issue. I am quite excited to test and learn the sounds of non NA birds. ### 1/5 — Sound naja *2019-04-09* App-Umsetzung ist gut aber der Sound könnte besser sein. ### 4/5 — Reichhaltiger Darenbestand *2018-12-19* Die APP bietet sehr viele Vögel mit etlichen Stimmproben. Deshalb hat sie ja auch das Gold Label. Für den Stimmvergleich kann man aber leicht den Überblick bzw. das Überhören verlieren. Hilfreich wären da Filterangebote nach Gebiet oder Größe. Eine Blue oder Red Label APP mit eingeschränktem Bestand redundant zu erwerben, kann da nicht die Lösung sein. ### 4/5 — Only English, German, Latin *2017-06-05* The descriptions are rather lacking. The option for a Wikipedia description is nice, but of course only works if you have internet access (which you might not when traveling, which is also when you might need the app the most…). Then you might as well have a Xeno-canto link… Would be nice if you could swipe through images. And some illustrations might be nice. Would be nice with the possibility to see global distribution maps. The selection of species, notably vagrants, seems a little arbitrary… (could you include all the species mentioned in the field guide?) The display of similar species is based on visual characteristics, not on similarities of sound/songs. Comparison of species could have a much more user friendly interface. Could have had an option to loop the sounds, and to listen to the sounds while viewing the pictures. I really appreciate the ability to see species name in three languages simultaneously. **Developer response:** Thanks for your review. Let me comment on your findings and suggestions. Firstly this app isn't an app made from a field guide rather this is an app made for experienced birders who already know their birds but lack a very good source for bird songs: - the app was made from the 17 CD set by Schulze & Dingler incl. 2,800 sound samples - This app provides the best sound collection currently available for the region - looping sounds is available under each species through the arrow button - the wiki links is just for additional information. We actually thought of removing this feature as we think it downgrades the apps - currently we have thorough distribution maps for Europe as this is where the apps focus lies ### 5/5 — Sehr gut gelungene App-Version der bekannten Vogelsammlung *2017-02-05* Die bekannte 17-CD-Vogelstimmensammlung "Die Vogelstimmen Europas, Nordafrikas und Vorderasiens. 819 Vogelarten auf 17 Audio-CDs", eine der vollständigsten ihrer Art, ist jetzt also als App zu haben. Ich habe sie mir gekauft, weil ich jetzt die bekannte Vogelstimmensammlung mit in die Natur nehmen kann und dadurch viel interaktiver die Vogelwelt erlebe. Jedenfalls wesentlich praktischer, als die CDs mitzunehmen oder nur zu Hause anzuhören. Zum gleichen Preis wie die 17 CDs bekommt man hier wirklich noch viel mehr, um den Waldspaziergang zum Erlebnis zu machen. Spektrogramme / Amplitudendiagramme, eine Funktion zum Sichten mit GPS, Bilder, Beschreibungen, viele Such- und Sortiermöglichkeiten, Ähnliche Arten, Gruppierung nach taxonomischen Gruppen..... Super auch, dass es die App jetzt auch in deutsch gibt! Sehr zu empfehlen! ### 5/5 — Jeden Cent wert *2017-02-05* Die Sammlung der Vogelstimmen in dieser App ist absolut unglaublich. Die einzelnen Arten sind schnell auffindbar Dank der übersichtlichen Menüführung und zu jeder Spezies sind Ruf und Gesang zugeordnet. Häufig gibt es mehrere Varianten, das ist sehr nützlich. Bei der Beobachtung der heimischen aber auch europäischen Vogelwelt wird die App ein ständiger Begleiter sein. Von allen Apps hat diese App mit Abstand die qualitativ besten Vogelstimmen und die meisten Varianten. ## Frequently asked questions about BIRD SONGS Europe North Africa ### What is BIRD SONGS Europe North Africa? BIRD SONGS Europe North Africa is a comprehensive reference application for identifying bird species in Europe and North Africa. It provides over 2,800 songs and calls, along with detailed descriptions, high-quality photographs, spectrograms, and distribution maps for 804 species. ### How many bird songs and calls are included in BIRD SONGS Europe North Africa? The app features an extensive collection of 2,837 songs and calls from 804 European species. Multiple songs and calls for a single species are arranged consecutively on separate tracks for easy playback. ### Does BIRD SONGS Europe North Africa require an internet connection? No, once the app is downloaded, no internet connection is needed. You can start birding immediately without requiring online access. ### What languages are supported for bird names in BIRD SONGS Europe North Africa? Bird names are available in 19 languages, including English, Latin, Chinese (traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Japanese (romaji), Latvian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, and Swedish. ### Can I create my own lists with BIRD SONGS Europe North Africa? Yes, the app allows you to create your own sighting lists and sort them by place, date, group, and name. You can also make notes for each bird you spot. ### What is the price of BIRD SONGS Europe North Africa? BIRD SONGS Europe North Africa is a paid application, priced at $79.99. ### Is BIRD SONGS Europe North Africa suitable for younger users? The app has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is intended for mature audiences. This is likely due to the detailed scientific information and the price point. ### How often is BIRD SONGS Europe North Africa updated? The app was last updated on December 2, 2023, with version 2.2. All updates are provided free of charge. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.2 — 2023-12-02 We hope you enjoy using the app here is what we have done for you: - updated to newest iOS version - correction of minor errors - iPad Pro Update Please let us now what you think and leave us a good rating if you like what we have done, this is much appreciated and helps visibility in the app store. If you have any complaints or suggestions please write to mullen@sunbird.tv as apple does not allow replying to your reviews. Thank you! ### 2.1 — 2020-11-16 We hope you enjoy using the app here is what we have done for you: - updated to newest iOS version - correction of minor errors - iPad Pro Update Please let us now what you think and give us a good rating if you like what we have done, this is much appreciated and helps visibility in the app store. If you have any complaints or suggestions please write to mullen@sunbird.tv as apple does not allow replying to your reviews. Thank you! ### 2.0 — 2020-06-26 We hope you enjoy using the app here is what we have done for you: - additional minor taxonomic updates - updated to newest iOS version - major iPad Pro Update - sonograms have kHz + time scale now! - everything is smoother and much faster now Please let us now what you think and give us a good rating if you like what we have done, this is much appreciated and helps visibility in the app store. If you have any complaints or suggestions please write to mullen@sunbird.tv as apple does not allow replying to your reviews. Thank you! ### 1.7.1 — 2016-12-21 We hope you are enjoying the app here comes a major update for you: - a few taxonomic updates have now been implemented: - Lanius meridionalis is a full species now - Isabelline Warbler (Iduna opaca) was separated from (Iduna pallida) - Eastern Orphean Warbler (Sylvia crassirostris now Curruca crassirostris) was separated from Western species: Western Orphean Warbler (Curruca hortensis) - 150 distribution maps were added + additional minor taxonomic updates - Layout completely updated - Compare feature added (songs, images and calls can now be compared) - all sonograms were updated and recreated - sonograms have kHz + time scale now! - Sykes’s Warbler call and Pechora Pipit call added - texts have been revised - everything is smoother and much faster now - iPad Pro ready Please let us now what you think and give us a good rating if you like what we have done, this is much appreciated and helps visibility in the app store. If you have any complaints or suggestions please write to mullen@sunbird.tv as apple does not allow replying to your reviews. Thank you! ### 1.7 — 2016-12-20 We hope you are enjoying the app here comes a major update for you: - a few taxonomic updates have now been implemented: - Lanius meridionalis is a full species now - Isabelline Warbler (Iduna opaca) was separated from (Iduna pallida) - Eastern Orphean Warbler (Sylvia crassirostris now Curruca crassirostris) was separated from Western species: Western Orphean Warbler (Curruca hortensis) - 150 distribution maps were added + additional minor taxonomic updates - Layout completely updated - Compare feature added (songs, images and calls can now be compared) - all sonograms were updated and recreated - sonograms have kHz + time scale now! - Sykes’s Warbler call and Pechora Pipit call added - texts have been revised - everything is smoother and much faster now Please let us now what you think and give us a good rating if you like what we have done, this is much appreciated and helps visibility in the app store. If you have any complaints or suggestions please write to mullen@sunbird.tv as apple does not allow replying to your reviews. 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