# HKcBirds: Common Birds of HK

> Offline bird identification and information app for common Hong Kong species. (iPhone/iPad app by HONG KONG BIRD WATCHING SOCIETY, The.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hkcbirds-common-birds-of-hk/id849052395 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HONG KONG BIRD WATCHING SOCIETY, The](https://appshunter.io/developer/849052398)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 802 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-04-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-08
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hkcbirds-common-birds-of-hk/id849052395/reviews.md

## What is HKcBirds?

The first cross-platform bird information app in Hong Kong that allows you to access multimedia information of common birds of Hong Kong for free.

The App "HKcBirds: Common Birds of Hong Kong" is jointly developed by Department of Computer Science, The University of Hong Kong and The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society, under the project titled "Birds of Hong Kong in Your Hands" supported by the HKU Knowledge Exchange Fund.

Key features:
* Hong Kong Bird information from authoritative source
* Over 200 bird species seen in Hong Kong
* Over 600 photographs taken in Hong Kong
* Over 50 bird calls
* Bird call visualization by waveform and spectrogram
* Internet connection is not needed for information access
* Supports English and Traditional Chinese
* Can search birds by their common names, scientific names and other names
* Can filter bird list by family, IUCN status, principal status, habitat and size
* Can sort bird list by their common names, family names, scientific names and taxonomic order
* General tips and information about bird watching
* Ad-free

*** Note that the app contains hundreds of media files and is large in size (about 820 MB). It does not require an Internet connection to access its database. Enough storage space is therefore required.

## Key features

- Information on over 200 bird species
- Over 600 photographs
- Bird call audio and visualization
- Offline access to database
- Search and filter by multiple criteria
- General bird watching tips

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hkcbirds-common-birds-of-hk/id849052395/reviews.md

### 3/5 — No sound in ios15

*2022-03-22*

No sound in ios15

## Frequently asked questions about HKcBirds

### What birds does HKcBirds cover?

HKcBirds covers over 200 common bird species found in Hong Kong. It provides detailed information, over 600 photographs, and bird call audio for each species.

### Does HKcBirds require an internet connection?

No, HKcBirds does not require an internet connection to access its database of bird information. This makes it convenient for use in areas with limited connectivity.

### How can I search for birds in HKcBirds?

You can search for birds by their common names, scientific names, and other names. The app also allows filtering by family, IUCN status, principal status, habitat, and size.

### What languages does HKcBirds support?

HKcBirds supports both English and Traditional Chinese, making the information accessible to a wider audience in Hong Kong.

### What is the size of the HKcBirds app?

The app contains hundreds of media files and is large in size, approximately 820 MB. Sufficient storage space is required on your device.

### Does HKcBirds have ads?

No, HKcBirds is ad-free. Users can access all bird information and features without encountering any advertisements.

### What is the age rating for HKcBirds?

The age rating for HKcBirds is 17+. This is likely due to the extensive media content and detailed scientific information provided within the app.

### How often is HKcBirds updated?

The latest version of HKcBirds is 3.0, last updated on May 3, 2021. Future updates will depend on the development team's plans for content and feature enhancements.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 3.0 — 2021-05-03

* Support iOS12 or above.
* Support Dark mode.

### 1.0 — 2014-04-05

No release notes.

## More apps by HONG KONG BIRD WATCHING SOCIETY, The

- [HKBirds: Birds of Hong Kong](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hkbirds-birds-of-hong-kong/id1573110755)

All apps by HONG KONG BIRD WATCHING SOCIETY, The: https://appshunter.io/developer/849052398

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