# eGuide to Birds of East Africa

> Interactive bird identification guide for East Africa with calls and sighting lists. (iPhone/iPad app by mydigitalearth.com.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eguide-to-birds-of-east-africa/id586867795 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [mydigitalearth.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/332205034)
- Category: Reference, Books
- Price: $28.99
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 492 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-12-18
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eguide-to-birds-of-east-africa/id586867795/reviews.md

## What is eGuide to Birds of East Africa?

**Now a universal app - designed for iPad and iPhone/iPod Touch**

The eGuide to Birds of East Africa is an interactive companion to Terry Stevenson and John Fanshawe's Birds of East Africa field guide – the essential guide for birdwatchers visiting this spectacular region. It covers Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. This application has specific features that will enhance your birding experience. 

FEATURES:
Hi-res images, distribution maps and detailed text descriptions of over 1300 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 1000 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.

## Key features

- Detailed descriptions for over 1300 bird species
- High-resolution, expandable images
- Audible calls for over 1000 species
- Side-by-side bird comparison tool
- Personal bird sighting list with export option
- Index by common or scientific names

## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eguide-to-birds-of-east-africa/id586867795/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money

*2026-08-06*

This app assumes that the user knows the identity of the bird (there are lists alphabetically and taxonomically but no way to look at pictures to identify an unknown bird. I’m super disappointed because this is an expensive app and I feel I’ve wasted money and time on it! Get Merlin, which is free!

### 2/5 — Old maps need updating

*2025-12-17*

A bit disappointing that the maps used are from the first version of the book. The second edition has much improved distribution maps and it would have been nice to see that.

### 4/5 — Registering the birds

*2025-02-08*

The notes component they would allow you to register birds as you see them doesn’t work. The app closes automatically whenever I try to use that function. I guess it needs an update. Other than that this is an excellent app

### 1/5 — Needs bird identifier process

*2024-09-12*

Unless you know the name of the bird you are looking at this app is not helpful.
There needs to be some kind of flowchart to work out the species (wing shape, plumage, colour of body parts, size, habitat, etc)
GPS could help with reducing possibilities. 
But as it stands this app is useless for beginners.

### 1/5 — Not worth the money.

*2024-01-15*

Won’t recommend this app at all. Very basic, rather look at Merlin Bird ID or iBird Pro.

### 1/5 — No pictures for finding birds

*2022-10-12*

Half of bird ID is scanning the small icons to find bird close to what you’re seeing then looking individually. This app only has the names in letters with no picture until you click into the name which isn’t an app you can really use well at all for birding.

### 5/5 — Update required

*2022-01-28*

Hi please you update the app, the new updated hard copy field guide is out, can’t be that difficult to update the app, also Hires plates wouldn’t go a miss for iPad users. Thanks

### 4/5 — Birds of East Africa

*2021-05-15*

I hope I didn’t pay three times for this because I had to keep going back to the site and going through the whole process three time
orus41

### 5/5 — Search by region

*2020-09-07*

Would be great if there was a feature which we filter/organise birds by region where they’re found.

### 2/5 — They really didn’t try

*2019-07-19*

This is a digitized copy of the EA Helm Field Guide with audio clips - no more, no less.  Helm is a good field guide, but I expect more from an interactive app. It’s next to useless when you’re trying to identify unfamiliar birds in the field. Unlike Sasol, which has a thumbnail image of each bird next to its name on the taxonomical and alphabetical listings, this has nothing. Sasol lets you tag and compare similar birds - not here. No geolocation features, basic sort functions, etc. the app is okay to maintain a basic list of birds seen and where, but even here its stunted due to lack of geolocation and time stamping capacity. 

You can not rely on this app for much other than list maintenance when you’re in the field or trying to reconstruct a day in the evening.

## Frequently asked questions about eGuide to Birds of East Africa

### What regions does the eGuide to Birds of East Africa cover?

The eGuide to Birds of East Africa covers Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi. It provides information on breeding species and regular visitors within these spectacular regions.

### How many bird species are included in the eGuide to Birds of East Africa?

The eGuide to Birds of East Africa includes detailed descriptions, high-res images, and distribution maps for over 1300 bird species. Audible calls are available for more than 1000 of these species.

### Can I compare birds using the eGuide to Birds of East Africa?

Yes, the eGuide to Birds of East Africa features a 'Bird Compare' tool that allows you to view and compare two birds side-by-side on the same screen for easier identification.

### Does the eGuide to Birds of East Africa allow me to save my bird sightings?

Yes, the eGuide to Birds of East Africa has a personal bird list feature that stores your bird sightings directly on the device. These lists can be exported via email.

### What is the price of the eGuide to Birds of East Africa?

The eGuide to Birds of East Africa is a paid application priced at $28.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features.

### Is the eGuide to Birds of East Africa available on Android devices?

The eGuide to Birds of East Africa is designed as a universal app for iPad and iPhone/iPod Touch. It is not currently available for Android devices.

### How often is the eGuide to Birds of East Africa updated?

The latest version of the eGuide to Birds of East Africa is 1.5.1, last updated on June 28, 2017. Users should check the app store for any newer updates.

### What is the user rating for the eGuide to Birds of East Africa?

The eGuide to Birds of East Africa has an average rating of 2.8 stars from 12 user ratings. This indicates a mixed reception from its user base.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.1 — 2017-06-28

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

Fixed some bugs.
Update app for newer iOS versions and devices.

### 1.5 — 2014-10-22

A major update that fixes text, illustration, map and indexing errors.
The revision includes many new and updated bird recordings.
The original book introductory material has been added. 
UI has been updated for iOS 8.
My List is now sorted alphabetically.

### 1.1 — 2013-02-21

Upgraded to a fully universal app. If the app is loaded on an iPad it will automatically take advantage of the larger screen optimize it's layout while still being the same app that runs normally on an iPhone/iPod Touch.
Fixed some errors and bugs.

### 1.0.1 — 2013-02-04

Fixed a few bugs and corrected errors.

### 1.0 — 2012-12-18

No release notes.

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