# eGuide to Birds of the Indian Subcontinent

> Interactive bird identification guide for the Indian Subcontinent with species details and sighting lists. (iPhone/iPad app by mydigitalearth.com.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eguide-to-birds-of-the-indian-subcontinent/id530104501 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [mydigitalearth.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/332205034)
- Category: Reference, Books
- Price: $28.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 127 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-06-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eguide-to-birds-of-the-indian-subcontinent/id530104501/reviews.md

## What is eGuide to Birds of the Indian Subcontinent?

The eGuide to Birds of the Indian Subcontinent is an interactive companion to Birds of the Indian Subcontinent – the definitive guide for birdwatchers visiting the region. It covers India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. 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 found in the Indian Subcontinent.
These images can be expanded to fill the entire width of the screen in portrait and landscape.
 “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

- 1300+ bird species details
- High-res images and maps
- Bird comparison tool
- Personal bird sighting list
- Exportable sighting data
- Common and scientific name index

## Recent user reviews (10 of 22)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eguide-to-birds-of-the-indian-subcontinent/id530104501/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Abysmal search facility

*2026-01-11*

The only search facility is a taxonomic or alphabetical list of names! No ability to scroll through family or species images. Unless you start off with a good knowledge of the birds of India it’s a long, frustrating method to identify a bird. App needs a major update. At £30 a complete waste of money. Should have stuck with the book!

### 1/5 — Failed promises

*2025-10-20*

For years they have promised that calls are coming. Failed lies. Half star

### 1/5 — No search based on images!

*2025-08-17*

I’m a professional zoologist and field researcher. Whilst there ARE good illustrations and maps the search interface is a list of names!
If you don’t know the birds of India (presumably why you are buying a guide - FFS) you have to take stabs at the names  - there is no way to compare what you see with an image UNTIL you have clicked through a name.
Buy a hardcopy guide.

### 2/5 — Lacking!

*2023-11-03*

There is no audio for any birds!  Have not run across this in more than a decade of using bird apps.  Some of the bird drawings are just not very good and don’t adequately show key details.

### 3/5 — Inde

*2023-01-20*

Je n’ai pas les chants

### 5/5 — Very nice app

*2020-03-01*

This app very useful especially when you go out for bird photography and want to know more about sighted bird quickly

### 3/5 — Very Basic and not worth the high price

*2019-04-08*

The reviews from 4-5 years ago still hold true. This is an expensive electronic version of the book, but with no dynamic features like sound files of calls, or even the ability to filter likely species by region. A number of species are missing range maps or illustrations, and a couple are switched (text pertains to different species than the one shown). Very shoddy product for the price and in desperate need of some easy upgrades and fixes to make it comparable to other electronic bird guides.

### 2/5 — Disappointing

*2018-05-01*

What a waste of money! The app is no use because it is not a page by by page replica of the book by Inskipp although the app photo is that of Inskipp’s book. The app is just an indexed list and that serves no purpose because when you see a bird in field you do not know it’s name. You do know where roughly it could be and that is helped by page by page replica of the book. I sincerely hope the developer sees this review and agrees to take back the app against refund. Cleverly, the “contact us” feature does not work on the app and one can not send mail thru the app. These kinds of app developers are a disgrace to Apple Store.

### 4/5 — Great App - some mistakes

*2017-11-09*

This is a great App, with ease of sightings recording.  There are numerous species that are switched (e.g., picture and descriptions/distributions for Small Niltava are those for Pygmy Flycatcher, and vice versa - there are quite a few like this), without picture (e.g., Alexandrine Parakeet, again, quite a few like this), or without distribution map (e.g., Indian Peafowl, would you believe!, which also misses out on a picture!).  As this is basically a carbon copy of the excellent handbook, these errors should be readily fixable.

A request - please add in calls for the various species - the vast majority can be sourced through one or other internet repository.  It would be really helpful to click on a Phylloscopus species and hear its call shortly after seeing it to assist in identification.

Otherwise an excellent App.

### 1/5 — Unusable for identifying birds

*2017-09-04*

Unusable app. Gives you a list of hundreds of birds without being able to see any bird unless you click on it. How are you supposed to identify or even find a bird you've spotted? 
Very disappointed and a big waste of money.

## Frequently asked questions about eGuide to Birds of the Indian Subcontinent

### What birds does the eGuide to Birds of the Indian Subcontinent cover?

This guide covers over 1300 bird species found in the Indian Subcontinent, including India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.

### What are the key features of the eGuide to Birds of the Indian Subcontinent?

Key features include high-resolution images, distribution maps, detailed text descriptions, a bird comparison tool, and a personal bird list for saving sightings.

### Can I compare two birds side-by-side in the eGuide to Birds of the Indian Subcontinent?

Yes, the app includes a 'Bird Compare' feature that allows you to view and compare two different bird species on the same screen.

### How can I save my bird sightings with the eGuide to Birds of the Indian Subcontinent?

The app allows you to create a personal bird list to store your sightings directly on the device. This list can then be exported via email.

### What happens to my bird list if I uninstall the eGuide to Birds of the Indian Subcontinent?

Uninstalling the program will result in the loss of your bird sighting list saved within the app. It is recommended to maintain a separate master list.

### What devices is the eGuide to Birds of the Indian Subcontinent compatible with?

The eGuide to Birds of the Indian Subcontinent is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How much does the eGuide to Birds of the Indian Subcontinent cost?

The eGuide to Birds of the Indian Subcontinent is a paid application, priced at $28.99.

### When was the eGuide to Birds of the Indian Subcontinent last updated?

The eGuide to Birds of the Indian Subcontinent was last updated on July 25, 2017, with version 1.2.1.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2017-07-25

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

Fixed a bug that caused the app to crash on certain species.

### 1.2 — 2017-07-05

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 — 2013-04-03

eGuide to Birds of the Indian Subcontinent is now a fully universal app - it adjusts to the larger screen of the iPad if installed on an iPad.

### 1.0 — 2012-06-01

No release notes.

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