# Birds of the Middle East > Interactive field guide for Middle Eastern birds with images, maps, calls, and sighting lists. (iPhone/iPad app by Cool Ideas LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birds-of-the-middle-east/id542597722 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Cool Ideas LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/332205034) - Category: Reference, Books - Price: $28.99 - Rating: 2.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.3 · 208 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-07-19 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birds-of-the-middle-east/id542597722/reviews.md ## What is Birds of the Middle East? The eGuide to Birds of the Middle East is an interactive companion to the Birds of the Middle East field guide – the comprehensive guide for birdwatchers visiting the region. It covers Turkey, Cyprus, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, the Arabian peninsula and Socotra. This application has specific features that will enhance your birding experience. FEATURES: Hi-res images, distribution maps and detailed text descriptions of over 800 bird species including breeding species and regular visitors. These images can be expanded to fill the entire width of the screen in portrait and landscape. Audible calls for more than 400 bird species. “Bird Compare” that allows you to compare two birds on the same screen. A personal bird list that stores your bird sightings saved to the device that can then be exported through email. View the Bird Index by Common or Scientific bird names either alphabetically or taxonomically. *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 OS V5.0 or higher NOT A NORMAL IPOD CLASSIC/NANO. ## Key features - High-res images and distribution maps - Detailed species descriptions - Audible calls for hundreds of species - Side-by-side bird comparison - Personal bird sighting list - Sortable bird index ## Recent user reviews (7 of 7) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birds-of-the-middle-east/id542597722/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Disappointing *2022-06-27* What a disappointment. I bought this app for the calls. Of which there is none!! I wouldn’t have bought it at this price with not call data ### 2/5 — Not worth the money *2022-04-16, version 1.2.1* The extraordinary price led me to think that it was an excellent app. It is not. While the list of birds is very comprehensive, the only way to find a bird is through a list of names, which means one pretty much has to know what the bird is one is trying to find. There is no search function at all, no way to find a bird through size, colour, shape, area etc, which for me makes the app largely useless. Of most birds one gets two drawings, which I find very limited, some limited written information which I find not easy to take in and not well structured, a useful map of its distribution and a helpful recording of their call or song. ### 2/5 — Not useful unless you already know the birds *2021-12-24* Basically what the title says. There are no visual thumbnails for the species, and it is difficult then to know where to begin looking with no other information. ### 1/5 — So disappointed *2019-03-16* A decent field guide should help you identify birds. This absolutely fails. You already have to know the name of the bird to do a search. There are no helpful search criteria, like size, plumage, habitat, location. I gave up on identifying any new birds during my trip to the Middle East. A total waste. ### 3/5 — Somewhat disappointing... *2017-07-26, version 1.2* I bought this app mainly for the bird calls as I already have the book , but very few calls feature . Didn't get a terribly sympathetic response when emailed them about it ! ### 2/5 — Update required! *2017-06-08, version 1.1* Not much better than pdfs of the book. This app requires an update otherwise it will not work with iOS 11... ### 3/5 — Needs an update--badly *2014-10-24* Has potential to be a fine app but sorely in need of patching. Sunbirds and flycatchers are scrambled; wrong pictures with wrong name/description. Needs more calls, too. ## Frequently asked questions about Birds of the Middle East ### What birds does Birds of the Middle East cover? Birds of the Middle East covers over 800 bird species, including breeding species and regular visitors to Turkey, Cyprus, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, the Arabian Peninsula, and Socotra. ### Can I listen to bird calls with Birds of the Middle East? Yes, the app provides audible calls for more than 400 bird species, allowing you to identify birds by their sounds. ### How does the 'Bird Compare' feature work in Birds of the Middle East? The 'Bird Compare' feature allows you to select two different bird species and view them side-by-side on the same screen for easy comparison of their characteristics. ### Can I save my bird sightings with Birds of the Middle East? Yes, the app includes a personal bird list where you can store your bird sightings. This list can then be exported via email. ### What devices is Birds of the Middle East compatible with? Birds of the Middle East is designed to work on iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad devices running OS version 5.0 or higher. It is not compatible with older iPod models like the Classic or Nano. ### How much does Birds of the Middle East cost? Birds of the Middle East is a paid application, priced at $28.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features. ### How often is Birds of the Middle East updated? The latest version of Birds of the Middle East is 1.2.1, last updated on February 26, 2021. Updates provide ongoing support and potential improvements to the application. ### What is the age rating for Birds of the Middle East? Birds of the Middle East has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young users and above. The content is generally appropriate for a wide audience. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.2.1 — 2021-02-26 Updated app to latest iOS specifications. ### 1.2 — 2017-07-19 Fixed errors. Updated app for latest iOS devices. As with any update there is a chance that you could lose your personal bird list ('My List'), make sure you have a copy saved elsewhere to prevent possible data loss. ### 1.1 — 2013-04-02 eGuide to Birds of the Middle East is now a fully universal app - it adjusts to the larger screen of the iPad if installed on an iPad. ### 1.0 — 2012-07-18 No release notes. ## More apps by Cool Ideas LLC - [Collins British Wildlife](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collins-british-wildlife/id335735711) - [The Kingdon Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-kingdon-guide/id336901877) - [eTrees of Southern Africa](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etrees-of-southern-africa/id342876705) - [Morcombe & Stewart Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morcombe-and-stewart-guide/id397979505) - [Mammals of North America](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mammals-of-north-america/id456581570) - [eGuide to British Birds](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eguide-to-british-birds/id508710818) All apps by Cool Ideas LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/332205034 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*