iBird Yard+ Guide to Birds

iBird Yard+ Guide to Birds

by Mitch Waite Group

217 ratings
104 reviews
$2.99
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 25, 2008
  • December 24, 2017

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Identify birds in your yard and garden with detailed species information, songs, and calls. Features a smart search engine to help you find birds by various attributes, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced birdwatchers.

270 North American bird species
Hundreds of bird songs and calls
Percevia™ smart search by attributes
High-resolution photos and illustrations
Range maps and migration paths
Time of Day filtering
Splits-History for name changes
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What's New in iBird Yard+ Guide to Birds

10.06

December 24, 2017

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Besides compatibility with the iPhone X, this new expanded version of iBird is completely updated for the 2017 American Ornithological Union (AOU) Supplement. There are two new species; the Cassia Crossbill and the Sinaloa Wren. The Thayer’s Gull has been lumped as a subspecies of the Iceland Gull. Plus there are over 100 small changes, some of which are listed below. In our continuing effort to improve our illustrations and photos we have updated the following 7 species drawings with much improved composite illustrations (the full version of iBird, Plus, Pro and Ultimate has 32 new species drawings): Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Bronzed Cowbird, Cassia Crossbill, Hairy Woodpecker, Killdeer, Say's Phoebe, Sinaloa Wren. You can see these in a matched list by selecting Search->Illustration Update->10.06. There are 7 new AOU changes to Families (not all of these are in iBird Yard): Sylviid Warblers (Sylviidae) changed to Old World Babblers (Timaliidae), Leaf Warblers (Phylloscopidae) changed to Bush Warblers, Tesias and Allies (Cettidae), Grassbirds (Megaluridae) changed to Grassbirds (Locustellidae), Cardinals & Piranga Tanagers (Cardinalidae) changed to Spindalises (Spindalidae), Emberizids (Emberizidae) has a new famuly New World Sparrows and Towhees (Passerellida). Finally the family Parulidae has changed to Icteriidae. Note the family Icteriidae is monotypic, containing only a single species, the Yellow-breasted Chat (Icteria virens). Owls of Mexico Includes Owls of Mexico, the first time we have extended the North America database to include new species. In this collection our favorite 16 Owls of Mexico and Central America are presented in all the high quality detail iBird is known for, including illustrations with field marks, range maps, songs and calls, photos, ID and behavior data and much more. Take a look at the graphical onboard tutorial on the Purchase page for a visual presentation of a typical species account for this package. Time of Day Search The new Time of Day search feature lets you filter birds by activity intervals during day or night (Cathemeral), dawn and dusk (Crepuscular), during the day (Diurnal) or during the night (Nocturnal). Time of Day Notes which provide additional information about a species behavior are found on each species from a new Time of Day menu. The Time of Day feature is particularly useful for birders who are interested in night birding.

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In-App Purchases

$2.99

Birds Around Me

The Birds Around Me in-app purchase unlocks the ability to use your device’s GPS and maps to match just those birds in an area around you. You can also enter an address or location on your map and iBird will do a search in that area.

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User reviews

Bigfoot & me

I’m in awe at the power of this app! The updates since iPhone One are reflective of a database that’s never going to go out of style! The importance in the fields of conservation and film of databases like these are a good investment.

More missing birds

Really? You would think something as common as a quail would be in this app but no, it is not. This is the second or third time I have been greatly disappointed. I live at a lake where there are many species of birds but am still looking for the name of one of the birds I see only occasionally.

I identified it…

…as a kid fishing and hunting in marsh areas in Southern California, there was a bird that had a distinctive call and was always hidden. I always wondered what it looked like, well this app was suggested to try and, guess what, I listened to the various calls provided in the app, I finally was able to see the mysterious bird. Yippee!!!
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Choice of birds

Does not have all my backyard birds
I live in South East USA

Missing common birds

Whether there is a picture or not, there should at least be a hidden reference so when a search is done on a somewhat common bird, it at least states this bird is not available in this app at this time. You would think the app developers would be considerate enough to do that.

Today is the second time I saw the same species bird. My daughter was with me and supplied the name “cormorant”. Apparently, at ine time this species almost became extinct due to DDT but since that is no longer used, has made a significant comeback.
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Reported Bugs

6 issues

Sound not working on iPhone X and newer devices

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Search function fails to find birds by correct name

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App crashes frequently during use

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Memory management issues causing instability

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Typos throughout the application

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Inconsistent bird availability by region

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Requested Features

12 requests

Add more bird species to database, especially common backyard birds

Feature

Implement bird call audio recognition (like Shazam for birds)

Feature

Create automatic bird sighting history/journal feature

Feature

Add landscape mode for search functionality

Feature

Include more raptors and shorebirds

Feature

Expand to international bird species

Feature

Add French language support

Feature

Improve search accuracy and responsiveness

Feature

Create clearer distinction between clickable and non-clickable list items

Feature

Add user photo upload and sharing capabilities

Feature

Implement migration pattern visualization

Feature

Add more detailed male/female/juvenile plumage descriptions

Feature

FAQ

What does the iBird Yard+ Guide to Birds app do?

This app helps you identify bird species found in North America and Hawaii. It provides detailed information on 270 species, including hundreds of bird songs and calls, high-resolution photographs, illustrations, and range maps. You can use its smart search engine to find birds based on various attributes like color, shape, and habitat.

What are the key features of iBird Yard+ Guide to Birds?

Key features include a database of 270 North American bird species, hundreds of bird songs and calls, a smart search engine (Percevia™) with 37 identification attributes, high-resolution photos and illustrations, range maps with migration paths, and a 'Time of Day' filtering option. It also includes a Splits-History feature to track bird name changes.

How much does iBird Yard+ Guide to Birds cost?

The app is available for free with in-app purchases. While the core app focuses on specific species, additional features like 'Birds Around Me' and the 'Percevia' smart search are offered as in-app purchases. A completely free version, iBird LITE, is also available with 50 species.

What are the common use cases for iBird Yard+ Guide to Birds?

This app is ideal for identifying birds you see in your backyard or garden. It's useful for beginners wanting to learn about local bird species and for experienced birders who want a comprehensive digital field guide. The bird song recordings can also be used to attract birds to feeders.

What devices is iBird Yard+ Guide to Birds compatible with?

The app is designed to take advantage of high-resolution retina displays, indicating compatibility with iPhones and iPads. Specific iOS version requirements are not detailed, but it is optimized for modern Apple mobile devices.