# Birds from Southern Africa > Offline Southern African bird identification guide with descriptions, images, maps, and audio. (iPhone/iPad app by Markus Wagner.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birds-from-southern-africa/id6444090791 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Markus Wagner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548520636) - Category: Reference, Travel - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.6 · 2.0 GB - Languages: English, German - Released: 2023-03-10 - Data updated: 2026-06-27 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birds-from-southern-africa/id6444090791/reviews.md ## What is Birds from Southern Africa? The app contains the descriptions from Wikipedia for all 2,380 bird species that occur in Southern Africa.  In addition to the texts, the app also includes a picture for each bird species, a map showing the distribution for just under half, and more than 250 audio samples. Once installed, the app works fully offline. No internet connection is required, making it ideal for the African bush. The free version includes the 30 most important species. All species can be unlocked by country through in-app purchases. Available countries: Angola Botswana Burundi Cameroon Central African Republic Chad Chagos Archipelago (British Indian Ocean Territory) Comoros Congo - Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) Congo - Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Djibouti Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Eswatini (Swaziland) Ethiopia French Southern and Antarctic Lands Gabon Kenya Lesotho Madagascar Malawi Mauritius Mayotte Mozambique Namibia Réunion Rwanda São Tomé and Príncipe Seychelles Somalia South Africa South Sudan Tanzania Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe ## Key features - 2,380 bird species descriptions - Images for each species - Distribution maps - Over 250 audio samples - Full offline functionality - In-app country unlocks ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Equatorial Guinea | $2.99 | one-time | | Gabon | $1.99 | one-time | | Central Africa | $4.99 | one-time | | São Tomé and Príncipe | $0.99 | one-time | | Botswana | $1.99 | one-time | | Zambia | $2.99 | one-time | | South Africa | $2.99 | one-time | | Namibia | $1.99 | one-time | | Tanzania | $3.99 | one-time | | Kenya | $3.99 | one-time | | East Africa | $6.99 | one-time | | Southern Africa | $3.99 | one-time | | Eswatini | $1.99 | one-time | | Lesotho | $0.99 | one-time | | Zimbabwe | $0.99 | one-time | | Malawi | $0.99 | one-time | | Uganda | $0.99 | one-time | ## Frequently asked questions about Birds from Southern Africa ### What birds are included in the free version of Birds from Southern Africa? The free version of Birds from Southern Africa includes descriptions for the 30 most important bird species found in the region. All species can be unlocked through in-app purchases. ### Does Birds from Southern Africa require an internet connection? No, Birds from Southern Africa works fully offline once installed. This makes it ideal for use in remote areas like the African bush where internet access may be limited. ### How can I unlock all bird species in Birds from Southern Africa? All bird species can be unlocked by country through in-app purchases within the Birds from Southern Africa app. You can purchase access to specific countries or regions. ### What kind of information does Birds from Southern Africa provide for each bird? For each bird species, Birds from Southern Africa provides detailed descriptions sourced from Wikipedia, an image, distribution maps for nearly half the species, and over 250 audio samples. ### What devices is Birds from Southern Africa compatible with? Birds from Southern Africa is compatible with iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed for iOS users interested in ornithology. ### How often is Birds from Southern Africa updated? The latest version of Birds from Southern Africa is 3.5, last updated on May 29, 2026. The app is developed by Markus Wagner. ### What is the age rating for Birds from Southern Africa? Birds from Southern Africa has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children aged 4 and older, offering educational content about birds. ### What is the user rating for Birds from Southern Africa? Birds from Southern Africa has a rating of 1.0 stars from 1 rating. This indicates a very low user satisfaction based on the available review data. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.5 — 2026-05-29 You can unlock all bird species from Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo - Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo), Congo - Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo), Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, São Tomé and Príncipe, Somalia, and South Sudan. ### 3.4 — 2026-04-16 You can now record bird sightings. You can also unlock all bird species from the Chagos Archipelago (British Indian Ocean Territory), Comoros, French Southern and Antarctic Lands, Mauritius, Mayotte, Réunion, Rwanda, and Seychelles. ### 3.2 — 2023-11-19 Expanded Coverage: the app includes now also comprehensive information on all bird species from Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. ### 3.1 — 2023-11-08 Spotlight Search Integration: Now, you can effortlessly find your favourite bird species using iOS' Spotlight search. Easily access bird profiles and information right from your device's search feature, making your birdwatching adventure even more convenient. Expanded Coverage: We're thrilled to announce that our app now includes comprehensive information on all bird species from Malawi. ### 3.0 — 2023-03-10 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Birds from Southern Africa | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Stuarts’ African Mammals](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stuarts-african-mammals/id1233082642) | 4.5 (11) | $15.99 | Reference | | [We Are Wilderness](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/we-are-wilderness/id991680198) | 4.5 (4) | Free | Reference | | [Botswana Wildlife Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/botswana-wildlife-guide/id1531292698) | 5.0 (2) | $24.99 | Reference | | [Newman’s Birds of Africa](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newmans-birds-of-africa/id722185873) | — | $29.99 | Reference | | [All Birds Ecuador field guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/all-birds-ecuador-field-guide/id1104809018) | 4.3 (40) | $24.99 | Reference | | [The Birds of Colombia](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-birds-of-colombia/id1326609538) | — | $8.99 | Reference | ## Related topics [birds from southern africa](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/birds-from-southern-africa) · [southern africa travel app](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/southern-africa-travel-app) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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