# iKnow Birds LITE — Bird guide to North America

> Digital field guide for identifying North American birds with calls and sightings. (iPhone/iPad app by NATURE MOBILE.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iknow-birds-lite/id642788372 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NATURE MOBILE](https://appshunter.io/developer/964511943)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 66 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 96 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany)
- Released: 2013-06-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iknow-birds-lite/id642788372/reviews.md

## What is iKnow Birds LITE?

iKnow Birds LITE is the ultimate FIELD GUIDE to BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA (United States, Canada, and Mexico)—all in the palm of your hand.

Finally, you have the option to identify species without the help of a heavy book. You get a comprehensive library full of facts, figures, and images. Read fascinating information and learn facts about birds; browse professional images; listen to spectacular calls and songs. Find inspiration and experience nature in a whole new way.

Apps and books help you figure out which bird it is, but you're still unsure?

You now have the best chance to correctly determine the right species with the ONLINE SPECIES CONSULTATION. Enthusiasts and ornithologists from around the world will help identify the species.

Did you spot a bird or capture a great photo?

With the SIGHTINGS FUNCTION you can organize your discoveries on the road or at home! For each sighting, you can store comprehensive information, e.g. photo, time, GPS position and location.

You want to learn to identify birds the easy way?!

The new SPECIES TRAINING in the trivia game will help you reach your goal much faster. You can build your questions around the features you want to focus on.

The LITE version includes 15 species only.

CONTENT

* 997 bird species - 3200 images
* Species include the US, Canada and Mexico
* 550 calls and songs offline and thousands online
* Description of the species
* Bird names in 4 languages
* Scientific identification
* Online Species Consultation
* Capture and share sightings
* Quiz game


BIRD IDENTIFICATION BY

* APPEARANCE
- Size, feathering, beak type, etc.
* RANGE AND HABITAT
- Cities, forests, waters, mountains, etc.
* ORDER
- Owls, herons, eagles, etc.
* MIGRATION
- Sedentary, short, medium, long


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## Key features

- Comprehensive bird library
- Listen to bird calls and songs
- Online species consultation
- Track bird sightings with GPS
- Bird identification quiz game
- Detailed species descriptions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iknow-birds-lite/id642788372/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Super app mai y’a un bog!

*2020-05-18*

J’adore mai je ne sais pas pourquoi quand je veux publier ça dit : flux de cors de requête épuisé (aucune idée ce que ça vEut dire ) et impossible de logger c’est pas drôle! Je ne peux pas l’utiliser du tout!

### 1/5 — Pas capable connecter

*2018-04-26*

Merde

### 1/5 — Gute App

*2018-02-10*

Stürzt neuerdings ab wenn man online nach weiteren Tonaufzeichnungen sucht.

### 5/5 — For the birds

*2017-08-26*

This is a great program, easy to use and well worth the price.

### 5/5 — Super App

*2017-07-29*

Klasse

### 1/5 — Pas de son

*2017-07-10*

Si vous voulez vendre votre application, organisez-vous pour que tout fonctionne. Il n'y a aucun son.

### 5/5 — Problème de son

*2017-05-27*

Beaucoup de sons ne sont pas accessibles sur le web, une correction serait de mise S.V.P.
Merci

### 5/5 — Sehr hilfreich

*2017-03-08*

Die App ist klasse!

### 1/5 — Schlecht

*2017-03-04*

Viele Vögel, sogar sehr bekannte, nicht aufgeführt. Dafür benötigt man keine App😒

### 1/5 — Sons des oiseaux

*2017-01-29*

Les sons des oiseaux ne fonctionnent pas et votre site web est en anglais et allemand. Est- ce qu'il y aura une traduction en français ? Quand allez vous remédier à ces inconvénients??

## Frequently asked questions about iKnow Birds LITE

### What birds does iKnow Birds LITE cover?

iKnow Birds LITE covers 997 bird species found in the US, Canada, and Mexico. The LITE version specifically includes 15 species for initial learning.

### Can I use iKnow Birds LITE offline?

Yes, 550 bird calls and songs are available offline. However, thousands of additional calls and the online species consultation require an internet connection.

### How does the online species consultation work in iKnow Birds LITE?

The online species consultation connects you with enthusiasts and biologists worldwide. They can help you identify a bird species if you are still unsure after using the app's resources.

### What information can I save with the sightings function in iKnow Birds LITE?

The sightings function allows you to store comprehensive details about your discoveries. This includes photos, the time of the sighting, GPS position, and location.

### Is iKnow Birds LITE suitable for beginners?

Yes, iKnow Birds LITE is designed to help users learn to identify birds easily. The species training quiz game is specifically mentioned as a tool to achieve this goal faster.

### What are the identification criteria used in iKnow Birds LITE?

iKnow Birds LITE helps identify birds by appearance (size, feathering, beak type), range and habitat, order (e.g., owls, eagles), and migration patterns.

### How often is iKnow Birds LITE updated?

The app was last updated on May 24, 2018, to version 3.3.1. While this indicates a past update, the frequency of future updates is not specified.

### What devices support iKnow Birds LITE?

iKnow Birds LITE is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.8.0 — 2026-05-15

- New: Snap a bird photo for possible species suggestions with AI.
- New: Add multiple photos to each sighting.
- New: "About me" in your profile — share a bit about yourself.
- New: Support for the latest iOS versions.
- Bug fixes and other improvements.

### 5.7.0 — 2026-04-24

- New: Add multiple photos to each sighting.
- New: "About me" in your profile — share a bit about yourself.
- New: Support for the latest iOS versions.
- Bug fixes and other improvements.

### 3.3.1 — 2018-05-24

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bug fixes and stability improvements

### 3.3.0 — 2018-04-11

* Updated online sounds player
* Other improvements and fixes

### 3.2 — 2016-06-24

+ Updated species profile.
+ Fixed date picker on iPad.
+ Fixed language selector.
+ Many other improvements and bug fixes.

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