# BirdSounds Costa Rica Lite

> Costa Rican bird songs and calls with search and playback features. (iPhone/iPad app by BirdingApps.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdsounds-costa-rica-lite/id594476979 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BirdingApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1132977458)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 122 MB
- Released: 2013-02-06
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdsounds-costa-rica-lite/id594476979/reviews.md

## What is BirdSounds Costa Rica Lite?

BirdSounds Costa Rica Lite is a collection of 136 songs and calls of 30 bird species of Costa Rica.

The BirdSounds Costa Rica Lite app offers: 

• Sounds of 30 bird species of Costa Rica, recorded by Peter Boesman and others. 
• 136 tracks, including multiple songs and calls for many species. 
• An attractive waveform display that shows progress as the current track plays. 
• An easy search facility that lets you rapidly find a species by any part of its name. 
• Easy access to the various birds categorized by group or by name. 
• Extra information for most tracks, including where and when the recording was made. 
• Four playback modes, including modes for playing or repeating either a single track or all of the tracks for a species. 
• A customizable list of favorite species for quick access. 
• A list of the twenty most recently accessed species. 

Once BirdSounds Costa Rica is installed, no internet connection is required for it to run.

Recordings are drawn from the collection of the prominent field recordist Peter Boesman supplemented with recordings of Dodge Engleman, Gunter De Smet, Andrew Spencer, Ken Allaire, John V. Moore and others. 

BirdSounds Costa Rica Lite was created by BirdSounds.nl and programmed by Harold Mills. 

For more information about BirdSounds Costa Rica Lite please visit www.birdsounds.nl or email support@birdsounds.nl.

## Key features

- 136 songs and calls from 30 Costa Rican bird species
- Waveform display for playback progress
- Easy search by bird name
- Categorization by group or name
- Detailed recording information
- Multiple playback modes
- Customizable favorites list

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdsounds-costa-rica-lite/id594476979/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No data in free app

*2021-01-18, version 1.1.0*

There’s no point in downloading the free app, there is nothing there for you to enjoy.  :-(

### 4/5 — Nice first version proudly from Costa Rica.

*2013-03-14, version 1.0.0*

I would consider two very good improvements: A) an easy one: adding the names by which each bird is popularly known. B) a technical challenge: include a second version of each recording without the original background noises and the sounds of other birds.  Pura vida !!

## Frequently asked questions about BirdSounds Costa Rica Lite

### What bird species are included in BirdSounds Costa Rica Lite?

BirdSounds Costa Rica Lite includes sounds from 30 different bird species found in Costa Rica. The app features 136 tracks in total, with multiple songs and calls for many species.

### Does BirdSounds Costa Rica Lite require an internet connection to work?

No, once BirdSounds Costa Rica Lite is installed, no internet connection is required for it to run. All sounds and features are available offline.

### How can I find a specific bird species in BirdSounds Costa Rica Lite?

The app offers an easy search facility that lets you rapidly find a species by any part of its name. You can also access birds categorized by group or by name.

### What kind of information is available for each bird recording?

For most tracks, BirdSounds Costa Rica Lite provides extra information, including where and when the recording was made. This adds valuable context to the bird sounds.

### What playback options are available in BirdSounds Costa Rica Lite?

The app offers four playback modes, including options for playing or repeating either a single track or all of the tracks for a specific species.

### Can I save my favorite bird species in BirdSounds Costa Rica Lite?

Yes, you can create a customizable list of favorite species for quick access. The app also shows a list of the twenty most recently accessed species.

### What is the update frequency for BirdSounds Costa Rica Lite?

The latest version of BirdSounds Costa Rica Lite is 1.2.2, which was last updated on March 16, 2021. Further updates may be released by the developer.

### Does BirdSounds Costa Rica Lite have ads?

No, BirdSounds Costa Rica Lite does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2.2 — 2021-03-16

Small Fixes in Search and Info

### 1.1.0 — 2018-01-06

New Design and iOS 11 compatibility

### 1.0.0 — 2013-02-06

No release notes.

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