# Birds of CH -Photo Guide — easily identify native birds

> Swiss bird identification guide with photos, songs, maps, and comparison. (iPhone/iPad app by Sunbird Images OHG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birds-of-ch-photo-guide/id1108621502 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sunbird Images OHG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772908503)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $9.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.4 · 1.0 GB
- Languages: German (Germany)
- Released: 2016-05-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birds-of-ch-photo-guide/id1108621502/reviews.md

## What is Birds of CH?

***This is the perfect app to go bird watching in Switzerland. Included are the most common 309 species to be found in Switzerland including all breeders and the most common vagrants. Fin information about bird population size Switzerland, abundance, migration and breeding status Switzerland - for 309 species native to Switzerland! With COMPARE FUNCTION! ***

Comes with distribution maps and 1,500 premium photos in HD-quality and more than 650 bird songs. You can map birds with GPS, make your own lists and explore 5 search modes, all bird names in 19 languages:
Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Latin (scientific), Latvian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, and Swiss)

This exceptional app includes the native species which have been listed by the Swiss Rarities Committee. It has been developed by passionate field ornithologists and published ecologists.

Despite the abundance of species provided: in order to precisely identify a bird no previous knowledge or ornithological expert skills are required.

Use the COMPARE FUNCTION to choose up to eight species on the iPhone and up to 16 species on the iPad for direct comparison. You can compare images, distribution maps, eggs, and bird songs.

This app provides extensive texts and data for each bird species with information to:
Appearance, ecology, population size, frequency, habitat and much more. The texts for this app have especially been written for Switzerland. This holds for population size, abundance, breeding status, local distribution etc.

Special features:

– Includes 309 native species to Switzerland
– COMPARE FUNCTION
– Detailed Swiss distribution maps
– Extensive descriptions to every species with 25 sub-features each!
– 1,500 well selected photographs, all in HD quality (1024 x 678 Pixels)
– Photos to each species, including female as well as summer and winter plumage for nearly every species
– All images labeled
– Sort and display species: A-Z, 20 different languages, taxonomic
– Egg photos of ALL (!) species
– 668 bird songs and calls (99% of all included species)
– Spectrograms of all songs 
– Create sighting lists and sort by place, date, group, name
– Via GPS automatically plots all spots on a map of Switzerland, which can be edited
– Make notes for each bird spotted
– Simple identification keys 
– Search for Latin or common name (or part of name) through search screen 

***A graphically well-designed layout – easy to use with large lettering.*** 

“Birds of Switzerland” is very well suited for keeping personalised bird watch lists.

Of decisive help here are the qualitatively high-class large-scale images which show all bird species in their natural environment and, amongst others, originate from renowned photographers of the wildlife agency SUNBIRD IMAGES. The pictures have been chosen from thousands in order to allow the most reliable identification of the birds. The choice of photos is essential for identification: Bird pictures which only show the bird from front, like it is the case for many of the sloppily developed apps on the market, are of little use for birders.

The app will be continuously developed further. In the future, more photos and songs as well as new identification features will constantly be added.

All updates are free of charge. Once downloaded no internet connection needed – just download the app and start birding!

Visit our internet support site for more information. We are happy, if you like our app. In any case, please don't hesitate to email: birds-switzerland@sunbird.tv

## Key features

- Identify 309 native Swiss bird species
- HD photos and bird songs
- Detailed distribution maps
- Compare up to 16 species
- Create sighting lists with GPS
- 19 language support

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birds-of-ch-photo-guide/id1108621502/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Easy to use and informative

*2020-05-28*

As a beginning birder, I find this app extremely useful. There are multiple ways to search for birds, and extensive information about each species. I especially like the ability to hear the bird songs! All functions appear to work fine on my iPhone SE.

### 5/5 — Really useful app.

*2019-03-13*

Since I retired I have taken an interest in identifying the various birds around my home in Switzerland. I have found this app to be really useful, easy to use and I like the way in which you can log your sightings. It’s not very often that I have to refer to another source and it’s usually because the bird is not native to Switzerland. Even my neighbour who now walks with me has downloaded the app so when we reach a cafe we sit and talk about the birds we have seen. The app has given us both a new interest in bird watching.

## Frequently asked questions about Birds of CH

### What birds does Birds of CH cover?

Birds of CH includes the 309 most common native bird species found in Switzerland, covering all breeders and frequent vagrants. It provides detailed information on their population size, abundance, migration, and breeding status.

### How does the comparison function work in Birds of CH?

The compare function allows you to select up to eight species on iPhone and 16 on iPad for direct comparison. You can compare images, distribution maps, egg photos, and bird songs side-by-side.

### Can I use Birds of CH offline?

The app description does not specify offline functionality, but it is designed as a comprehensive guide for bird watching, suggesting it would be useful in areas with limited connectivity.

### What languages are supported by Birds of CH?

Birds of CH supports bird names in 19 languages, including English, German, French, Spanish, and scientific Latin. This broad language support makes it accessible to a diverse user base.

### How many photos and songs are included in Birds of CH?

The app features over 1,500 premium HD-quality photos and more than 650 bird songs and calls, covering 99% of the included species. Photos include different plumages and egg images for nearly all species.

### Is Birds of CH suitable for beginners?

Yes, the app is designed for easy identification without requiring previous knowledge or expert ornithological skills. It features simple identification keys and a user-friendly layout with large lettering.

### What is the price of Birds of CH?

Birds of CH is a paid application priced at $9.99. This one-time purchase provides access to all its features and content.

### How often is Birds of CH updated?

The app was last updated on June 17, 2020, to version 2.0. Information on update frequency beyond this is not provided, but it was released in 2016.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.0 — 2020-06-17

We have continued exchanging images for an easier identification of species. Also we have improved the Id function and added a new design here.

- smaller bug fixes and adjustments
- exchanged images
- added images

### 1.6.2 — 2016-05-19

- Bugfixes

### 1.6 — 2016-05-03

No release notes.

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