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Picture Bird: Bird identifier

Picture Bird: Bird identifier

Bird Sound & Image ID, Birding

41K ratings
1027 reviews
#63 in top-grossing Reference
📚 Education
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Free
In-App Purchases

Details

Released
August 11, 2019
Updated
March 6, 2026

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Developer

Next Vision Limited
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About

Identify birds by photo or sound with this smart app. Access detailed information, learn about bird feeding, and manage your sightings. It's a comprehensive tool for bird enthusiasts of all levels.

✓Accurate bird identification by photo or sound
✓Birding camera with automatic sharpening
✓Bird feeding guidance and tips
✓Detailed bird encyclopedia
✓Save and share bird observations
✓Learn about bird habitats and distribution
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What users say about Picture Bird

Reviews of Picture Bird are mixed: the Reference app is rated 4.7/5 from 41K App Store ratings. What users like most: accurate identification, easy to use. Top complaints: inconsistent identification accuracy, misleading subscription model. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Accurate identification
  • 👍Easy to use
  • 💡Helpful information about birds
  • 🚀Ability to identify from photos and sounds
  • 👍Saves bird sightings
  • 💡Useful for birdwatching

Negative things

  • 🐛Inconsistent identification accuracy
  • 🔒Misleading subscription model
  • 🐛Incorrect identification of common birds
  • 🐛Struggles with distant or obscured birds
  • 💰Expensive subscription cost
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What's New in Picture Bird

2.18.2

March 6, 2026

A few minor bugs have been fixed for smoother user experience.

6

Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Picture Bird Premium

10000+ species - Unlimited IDs by photo/sound

$39.991 Year
7 Days trial
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Charts

Top Grossing

📉 63-3

Reference

This app dropped -3 positions in Reference chart.

Last updated on October 24, 2026.

Top Free

📉 163-13

Reference

This app dropped -13 positions in Reference chart.

Last updated on October 24, 2026.

Events

Read more about Identifying Birds in Winter
Event EndedMajor Update

Identifying Birds in Winter

Simply take a photo, scan, identify the birds

Feb 13, 2025 — Mar 16, 2025

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Read more about Bird Populations in Decline
Event EndedSpecial Event

Bird Populations in Decline

Simple actions to help protect declining bird

Nov 7, 2024 — Dec 8, 2024

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Read more about Fall Hummingbird Migration
Event EndedNew Season

Fall Hummingbird Migration

Let's watch hummingbirds journey south in autumn.

Sep 30, 2024 — Oct 30, 2024

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User reviews

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Listen feature

New version the listen feature takes a long time to load and bird gone before tit loads and not as sensitive
AAus_geek

What joy.

I have Merlin also and use both frequently. Love treating my ‘peeps’ to subscriptions. Adds to the joy of having mine.
Hhtgcs

Great help

Quick and easy help to identify visitors!!!
MMmarsha music

Picture Bird

Дал прослушать запись соловья, не понимает. А как проверить? Или верить потом тому, что приложение нафантазирует?
FFlyfkkh

Great

Great
Rresurrectionlight1010
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Sound identification not working

Bug

Identifies non-bird objects as birds

Bug

Inconsistent identification results for the same bird

Bug

Subscription difficult to cancel

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Requested Features

6 requests

Ability to correct incorrect identifications

Feature

Location-based bird identification

Feature

More bird species in the database

Feature

Offline identification capabilities

Feature

Improved camera integration and zoom

Feature

Monthly subscription option

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FAQ

What does the Picture Bird app do?

Picture Bird is a smart application designed to identify bird species using either a photograph or a recorded sound. It leverages machine deep learning technology to accurately recognize over 10,000 bird species. The app also provides detailed information about identified birds, offers bird feeding advice, and allows users to save and manage their bird sightings.

How accurate is the bird identification?

The app boasts incredible accuracy in bird identification, capable of recognizing over 10,000 species. This is achieved through machine deep learning technology that compares uploaded photos or recorded sounds against a vast database of millions of training sets.

Is Picture Bird free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering basic identification features. However, it also provides a premium subscription that unlocks unlimited identifications, expert answers, extensive bird information, and removes watermarks and ads. This subscription comes with a free trial period.

What kind of information can I get about a bird?

Upon identifying a bird, you can access a comprehensive encyclopedia of bird information. This includes details on the bird's appearance, its typical sounds, habitat, geographical distribution, and feeding habits. The app also offers articles on bird identification techniques and attracting birds.

Can I use this app to help feed birds?

Yes, the app includes a 'Bird Feeding' feature. You can use filters to select food types and feeder styles to learn which birds you can attract to your backyard and how to best feed them, especially during winter months.