# Panama Birds Field Guide

> Offline Panama bird identification guide with detailed species information and personalized lists. (iPhone/iPad app by Patrick ODonnell.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panama-birds-field-guide/id682684474 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Patrick ODonnell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863275756)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $14.99
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 614 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-02-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panama-birds-field-guide/id682684474/reviews.md

## What is Panama Birds Field Guide?

Full-featured birding field guide for Panama

Panama Birds Field Guide includes all of the birds that have occurred in this beautiful country as well as several species that may eventually occur. This digital field guide requires no Internet connection and has a wealth of information and features that make it an excellent reference guide before, during, and after any trip to Panama.

Since this app was released, local bird experts have updated features and information to turn this app into a comprehensive digital tool that can be personalized with target lists, lists of birds seen and heard, and notes.

It also includes accurate and up to date information about bird identification, habits and habitats for the 1000 plus species on the Panama list as well as more than 75 additional species that may eventually occur in Panama.

-Images and vocalizations for more than 1060 species.
-Information, field marks, range maps and tips for seeing each species in Panama.

NO ADVERTISEMENTS. FREE UPGRADES WITH ADDITIONAL IMAGES AND SOUNDS. 

Additional features to customize your birding experience:
Comprehensive SEARCH filter
-Search by name
-Sorting options, including by family, group, bird characteristics, region, habitat, nocturnal and regional endemic birds and more!
-Make target lists
-Check as seen, heard, or unseen/heard
-Personal notes
-Camera
-Similar Species feature to compare similar birds.
-Information about major habitats in Panama.
-Information about Conservation status.

‘Which Bird is it?' Record and photo bird, email to us for help in identification.

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## Key features

- Offline bird identification
- Detailed species information
- Images and vocalizations
- Personalized target lists
- Comprehensive search filters
- Similar species comparison

## Chart rankings

- #199 in Top Paid · Reference (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panama-birds-field-guide/id682684474/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Never let’s me down. Really like this app.

*2022-12-04*

Always has the bird I’m looking for.  Thank you!

### 5/5 — Worked great for me

*2022-03-29*

I used this ap in Panama several years ago and had great luck with it.   It is a little cumbersome, practice a little at first.  Once you get used to it, it is easy. It has the locations and calls you will need. You can even mark what you have seen as I did to bring back good memories of my trip!

### 4/5 — Great for field

*2019-02-23*

This guide lacks pictures for a few species, and it would be helpful if species sizes were given with more specificity than "small", "medium", etc.  Other than that I was very impressed. The organizational structure took a bit of figuring out, but I was able to use the ID feature to cull down to the likely suspects, and the descriptions and photos were good to excellent. I would not dispense with a regular guidebook yet, but this is an excellent supplement, and weighs a lot less!

### 5/5 — Helpful photos and vocalizations

*2018-07-26*

I’ve loved my Costa Rica Birds app so I was excited to see this Panama Birds app from the SAME team!
 This app is a great companion to my printed field guide “The Birds of Panama” by G. Angehr and R. Dean for learning the 900+ species.
 I find these apps (Panama and Costa Rica) extraordinarily helpful when trying to learn a few bird calls before a trip or for use during a trip for quiet comparison (never loud, never disturbing the birds) while in the field.

### 1/5 — READ THIS BEFORE YOU BUY

*2017-05-30*

I moved to panama recently and wanted to have a field guide to give me info on the birds I may encounter while I live here. I excitedly bought this app and figured for 15 bucks it had to be great...what a mistake. This app only has a small amount of honestly useless features and it gives you zero info on the birds it contains. It doesn't include one iota of information on the birds themselves, their habits, range, diet, nothing. It also only contains some of the birds we have here. Not all of them. Then to make matters worse I'd say about 25% of the birds this app contains don't even include a photo! Junk app. Please update it or something. Until they do don't waster your money. Hope this helps.

**Developer response:** This is the first time we have heard this. It sounds like you might not have touched the “l” icon for a species?
Touch this and you will see info about aspects you mentioned and more. Range maps are also visible there and by touching “range”.
If you have the full version, it includes:
-detailed info and range maps for 1000 plus species
-images for 983 sp. on the Panama list
-vocalizations for 907 species on the list
-additional 50 sp that may occur in Panama
-various features

### 5/5 — Panama Birds Field Guide

*2016-08-04*

I had an amazing birding trip to Panama in Feb. I used this app extensively for all the remarkable birds Panama has to offer. The app offers you to record unknown bird songs you encounter and send them to the developer. You can also submit photos. I have numerous bird apps and the is one of my favourites. The ease of use is also a bonus. The app support is great. Well done.

### 4/5 — Really Helpful

*2016-04-01*

I used this on a recent birding trip to Panama and it was a great supplement. Having the calls handy and being able to search by name or family was so useful. The only two problems were: 1) when I searched by family and chose a bird, then clicked on "similar" I couldn't then get back to family without starting over. 2) occasionally it got "stuck" in a category (like birds with "blue" in the name or something and the only way to get out of that list was to turn off my phone. Grateful to have had it!

### 4/5 — Weak

*2016-02-12*

This app has a lot of gaps in it. Birds, photos,songs, etc. I hope they use my money to fix it. It should be free at this time. Wait a year while they fix it.

**Developer response:** Since then, the app has been updated with info and range maps for more than 1000 sp, including images for 983 on the Pan list, vocs for 907 sp, and an additional 50 sp that could occur in Panama along with more detailed info about habitat, search filters for major habitats, nocturnal species and more.

### 4/5 — Great app!

*2016-01-16*

Wonderful app especially if you are traveling in Panama. The filters and such are very helpful in identifying different birds and I love being able to mark when and where you spotted them. Overall great in my book.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2015-06-23*

Really fun and great.

## Frequently asked questions about Panama Birds Field Guide

### What is the Panama Birds Field Guide?

Panama Birds Field Guide is a comprehensive offline reference tool for identifying birds in Panama. It provides detailed information, images, and vocalizations for over 1000 species, along with features for personalizing your birding experience.

### Does Panama Birds Field Guide require an internet connection?

No, this digital field guide does not require an Internet connection, making it ideal for use in remote areas or when data access is limited.

### How many bird species are included in Panama Birds Field Guide?

The guide includes information for over 1000 species that have occurred in Panama, plus more than 75 additional species that may eventually be found there.

### What personalization features does Panama Birds Field Guide offer?

You can create target lists, mark birds as seen or heard, add personal notes, and use a comprehensive search filter to sort birds by various characteristics and regions.

### What is the price of Panama Birds Field Guide?

Panama Birds Field Guide is available for a one-time purchase of $14.99.

### Does Panama Birds Field Guide have ads?

No, Panama Birds Field Guide is advertised as having no advertisements. It also offers free upgrades with additional images and sounds.

### What devices is Panama Birds Field Guide compatible with?

Panama Birds Field Guide is supported on iPhones and iPads.

### How often is Panama Birds Field Guide updated?

The app was last updated on March 13, 2026, indicating ongoing development and information refinement by local bird experts.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.41 — 2026-06-21

Minor edits and images for juvenile Solitary Eagle and Gray-bellied Hawk, a few other species in flight.
One new species that could potentially occur, the Peruvian Pelican.

### 5.38 — 2026-05-06

A few small edits and additional vocalizations for Scarlet-thighed Dacnis and a few other bird species.

### 5.35 — 2026-04-22

Garganey images added, a few small fixes.

### 5.12 — 2026-03-13

-Edits for better descriptions, field marks, and habitat information.
-Additional images for several species.
-Additional species that have recently occurred in Panama as well as some species that may eventually occur.

### 5.11 — 2025-02-03

Name changes
Few additional birds

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