# Birds of New Zealand

> Interactive photographic guide to New Zealand birds with identification tools and sighting logs. (iPhone/iPad app by mydigitalearth.com.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birds-of-new-zealand/id770495936 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [mydigitalearth.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/332205034)
- Category: Reference, Books
- Price: $29.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.4 · 361 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-12-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birds-of-new-zealand/id770495936/reviews.md

## What is Birds of New Zealand?

The Birds of New Zealand app is an interactive version of the newly released Birds of New Zealand: A Photographic Guide by Paul Scofield and Brent Stephenson. This application has specific features that will enhance your birding experience. 

FEATURES:
● Universal app – the app will automatically take advantage of the larger screen when installed on an iPad.
● More than 1000 images covering over 360 bird species found in the region including distribution maps.
● Detailed  and informative text covering identification, behaviour, bird calls, distribution and conservation status of the birds found in New Zealand.
● Audio of multiple bird calls for most species.
● A “Smart Search” that allows you to easily identify a bird using bird type, size, colour, physical features and habitat.
● You can select a region of New Zealand, so that the lists of birds throughout the app display only the birds in that region.
● “Bird Compare” that allows you to compare two birds on the same screen (including calls).
● A personal bird list that stores your bird sightings saved to the device and can be exported via email.
● View the Bird Index in New Zealand Common Names, Maori Names, IOC Names or Scientific Names.

*Uninstalling the program will result in the loss of your list, it is recommended that you keep your own master list separate from the program.

NB. This application WILL ONLY work on an iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad running iOS V6.1 or higher NOT A NORMAL IPOD CLASSIC/NANO.

## Key features

- Over 1000 images of 360+ species
- Detailed identification, behavior, and conservation info
- Audio of bird calls
- Smart search by type, color, habitat
- Regional bird lists
- Side-by-side bird comparison
- Personal bird sighting list export

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birds-of-new-zealand/id770495936/reviews.md

### 3/5 — All the birds …but

*2024-01-06*

All the birds are here. But the photos leave a lot to be desired often with limited visibility of diagnostic features. Wish they would update and expand.

### 2/5 — Too old for the new system

*2020-03-27*

This app is completely out of date: there is no link with eBird, so do not contribute to global science; there is no easy way to identify birds; it does not have a good index. 
For $40, this is a rip-off. 
Please, apple, take that away and reimburse the customers...

### 3/5 — Average

*2019-12-06, version 1.2.1*

I appreciate the effort that has been put in, but this app is expensive so I expected more. Audio for a lot of bird calls is bad, pictures and descriptions are good, except for points mentioned in above reviews. I hope the developers check out Birds of Peru for some
inspiration.

### 5/5 — Excellent field companion to NZ birding

*2019-01-15*

I got this app after having bought the book (in retrospect, the app on my phone + iPad was more than sufficient). Very easy to use and stable. Location-specific filtering helped me both with IDs and with planning my trip. Calls and songs proved very useful as well. Thanks for the awesome app/bird reference!

### 2/5 — Update

*2016-05-28, version 1.0.1*

Are we ever going to see a content update?

### 2/5 — Disappointing

*2015-10-24, version 1.0.1*

Have been no updates in over a year and as mentioned in another review the green and goldfinch photos are around the wrong way, which makes me suspicious of what else might be wrong. 
There are only one or two bird calls per species, not a good representation.
I only use this when I have no internet connection, otherwise there are much better websites.
Not worth it for the money.

### 3/5 — Comprehensive first effort, some refinements required

*2014-03-14, version 1.0.1*

Good field guide, though expensive for this kind of app. Certainly a comprehensive collection of NZ Birds here.  All the basic info, and a good selection of sample photos.  Inability to search by common names is a minor inconvenience, and this would be a welcome addition.  Some birds are listed under names less commonly used; though the other names are then listed on the entry, once you've found it.  There are some errors that need to be fixed in this edition, such as having Greenfinch and Goldfinch photos on the wrong birds page. 

A disappointing aspect of this app however is the apparently mildly racist undertones regarding for example the distinctions between Maori and English names, such as the following text 'Maori name - it is a lovely onomatopoeic name. English name - no other good English name has ever been proposed, and why should one have been?'. These odd and unnecessary remarks crop up on a number of entries and would best be omitted in subsequent editions.

Overall a good start. I look forward to future refinements, and it would be nice to see the above criticism addressed. Given the high price of this app, one would expect some effort will be put into support and further development.

## Frequently asked questions about Birds of New Zealand

### What is Birds of New Zealand?

Birds of New Zealand is an interactive photographic guide that enhances birding experiences. It features detailed information, images, and bird calls for over 360 species found in the region.

### What devices does Birds of New Zealand support?

Birds of New Zealand is a universal app that supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices running iOS V6.1 or higher.

### How much does Birds of New Zealand cost?

Birds of New Zealand is a paid application, priced at $29.99. This one-time purchase provides access to all its features.

### Can I compare different bird species in the app?

Yes, the 'Bird Compare' feature allows you to compare two birds side-by-side on the same screen, including their calls, to aid in identification.

### Does Birds of New Zealand have ads?

No, Birds of New Zealand does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application designed to offer an uninterrupted user experience.

### How can I identify a bird using the app?

The 'Smart Search' feature allows you to identify birds by selecting criteria such as bird type, size, color, physical features, and habitat.

### Can I save my bird sightings?

Yes, the app includes a personal bird list where you can store your bird sightings. This list is saved to the device and can be exported via email.

### How often is Birds of New Zealand updated?

The app was last updated on November 30, 2016, to version 1.2.1. While updates may not be frequent, the core content remains a comprehensive reference.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2016-11-30

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Updated some content.
Fixed bugs and errors.

### 1.0.1 — 2014-02-03

*Important - As with any update there is a small chance that My List could be deleted, please make sure you have another copy saved elsewhere*

Fixed a bug that could cause the app to crash in a future update to iOS.

### 1.0 — 2013-12-10

No release notes.

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