# Bird Sounds Northern Europe — Learn to identify songs

> Comprehensive Northern European bird song identification app with extensive recordings. (iPhone/iPad app by Pave Vaisanen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-sounds-northern-europe/id6449423520 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pave Vaisanen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436321813)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 894 MB
- Languages: English, Finnish, Swedish
- Released: 2023-06-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-sounds-northern-europe/id6449423520/reviews.md

## What is Bird Sounds Northern Europe?

This is one of the most comprehensive applications ever released about birdsounds of Northern Europe. Nearly 300 species, more than 2200 recordings and more than 40 years of work. Almost all of the high-quality sound samples are recorded by Jan-Erik Bruun and are now gathered into one easy-to-use application. In addition to frequently heard calls, the application contains more atypical and rarely audible sounds. 


App features:

-Species names in 20 different languages. 
-Bookmarks that sync through iCloud. 
-Dark mode.
-Lock screen widget. 
-Dedicated Mac app.

## Key features

- Nearly 300 species coverage
- Over 2200 high-quality recordings
- Species names in 20 languages
- iCloud bookmark syncing
- Dark mode and lock screen widget
- Dedicated Mac app

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase the App | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-sounds-northern-europe/id6449423520/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Flying under the radar

*2026-04-08*

Found this one searching for resources for an upcoming trip to Finland. Really well put together and comprehensive. Audio quizzes, spectrograms, detailed range maps, etc. All for an excellent price.

**Developer response:** Glad to hear you like!

## Frequently asked questions about Bird Sounds Northern Europe

### What is the short name for Bird Sounds Northern Europe?

The short name for Bird Sounds Northern Europe is Bird Sounds Northern Europe.

### How many bird species are included in Bird Sounds Northern Europe?

Bird Sounds Northern Europe includes nearly 300 species, with over 2200 recordings compiled from more than 40 years of work.

### Does Bird Sounds Northern Europe have ads?

No, Bird Sounds Northern Europe is ad-free.

### What devices is Bird Sounds Northern Europe available on?

Bird Sounds Northern Europe is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

### What is the age rating for Bird Sounds Northern Europe?

Bird Sounds Northern Europe has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is Bird Sounds Northern Europe updated?

The latest version, 2.5.3, was last updated on May 17, 2026. Specific update frequency is not detailed, but the last update indicates ongoing support.

### Can I sync my bookmarks across devices with Bird Sounds Northern Europe?

Yes, Bird Sounds Northern Europe features iCloud bookmarks that sync across your devices, allowing seamless access to your saved sounds.

### Does Bird Sounds Northern Europe offer offline access to recordings?

The provided data does not explicitly state offline access. However, the comprehensive nature of the recordings suggests it is designed for reference, and offline functionality is common for such applications.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5.3 — 2026-05-17

Fixed an issue where the confirmation dialog for deleting a custom playlist was not displayed properly.

### 2.5.2 — 2026-04-20

Translation updates

### 2.5 — 2026-03-12

iOS26 UI-updates.
Added a drawn-out call of the Eurasian Sparrowhawk.
Added a new call of the Hume's Leaf Warbler.
Other minor improvements.

### 2.4.2 — 2025-11-18

Small bug fixes

### 2.4.1 — 2025-11-11

The application has been updated to use the latest Avilist 2025 taxonomy.
As a result, the scientific names of several species have changed, and the order/family classifications have been updated.

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