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BirdNET

BirdNET

Bird sound identification

212 ratings
372 reviews
📚 Education
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Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 3, 2020
  • July 10, 2025

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Developer

Stefan Kahl
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About

Identify bird species by their sounds using AI. Record audio with your device and discover the birds around you. Contribute to conservation research by submitting your recordings.

✓AI-powered bird sound recognition
✓Identify common North American and European species
✓Record audio with internal microphone
✓View probable bird species identification
✓Contribute to conservation research
✓Learn about local birds
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of BirdNET. Based on 212 reviews and a 4.0/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • 💚Excellent bird identification accuracy
  • 👍Simple and intuitive interface
  • 🔍Helpful links to Wikipedia and other resources
  • 🎉Enjoyable and educational for bird enthusiasts
  • 🗺️Leverages location data to improve identification

Negative things

  • 🐛App crashes or freezes on some devices
  • 🔍Struggles to identify multiple birds singing simultaneously
  • 🔇Unable to play back previous recordings in some cases
  • 🗺️Inaccurate or incomplete regional bird data
  • 🤔Questionable identification results in some cases
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What's New in BirdNET

1.1.1

July 10, 2025

Fixed some issues with files submission

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Very Fun!

Easy to use. Opens up recording so you won’t miss a chirp. Great app!
JanitCJanitC

You must record a noise and let the app know what bird makes this noise.

Pros: good source to identify bird sounds! Cons: some sounds if you talk, sing or make noises, the app thinks it’s “ human”
1 Jessica Leung1 Jessica Leung

Free and it works!

Tried a few of these apps and this is my fav. It is also precise. Great job!
MacpPoloMacpPolo

Keeps crashing

Keeps crashing so cannot get any results
NYC blueNYC blue

Waste of time.

I’ve had this app for almost a year and it has never correctly identified a bird call. Even when staring at the bird knowing what it is it doesn’t ID it. I’m surprised it hasn’t identified a cardinal as a pterodactyl.
SoutexSoutex
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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Crashes when trying to access observation history

Bug

Recordings disappearing after app updates

Bug

Inability to start a new recording without exiting the app

Bug

Microphone not working on certain devices

Bug

Incorrect or missing bird species in regional databases

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to manually select frequency ranges for analysis

Feature

Option to delete individual observations or recordings

Feature

Import/export functionality for recordings and observations

Feature

Improved handling of background noise and interference

Feature

More detailed feedback when multiple birds are detected

Feature

FAQ

What does BirdNET do?

BirdNET uses artificial intelligence and neural networks to identify bird species based on their sounds. You can record audio using your device's microphone, and the app will attempt to identify the probable bird species present in the recording.

What features does BirdNET offer?

Key features include AI-powered bird sound recognition for nearly 3,000 common species in North America and Europe, the ability to record audio directly within the app, and the option to submit recordings to aid in conservation research. It helps users learn about the birds around them.

Is BirdNET free to use?

Yes, BirdNET is a free application. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, making it accessible for all users interested in bird identification.

What birds can BirdNET identify?

The app is trained to identify nearly 3,000 of the most common bird species found in North America and Europe. It focuses on recognizing their distinct vocalizations.

Who is BirdNET for?

This app is designed for anyone interested in birds, from casual nature observers to dedicated birdwatchers and citizen scientists. It's ideal for those who want to identify birds by their songs and calls and contribute to scientific observation.