# Pizzey and Knight Birds of Aus > Digital field guide for Australian birds with interactive identification and list management. (iPhone/iPad app by Gibbon Multimedia Pty Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pizzey-and-knight-birds-of-aus/id714625973 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Gibbon Multimedia Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/714625976) - Category: Reference, Books - Price: $29.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 55 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 1.3 GB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-11-21 - Data updated: 2026-09-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pizzey-and-knight-birds-of-aus/id714625973/reviews.md ## What is Pizzey and Knight Birds of Aus? The PIZZEY AND KNIGHT BIRDS OF AUSTRALIA Digital Edition for iPhone and iPad is a comprehensive and interactive application that combines images and sounds on over 980 Australian bird species with seven interactive modules for every aspect of mobile birding. A slide menu facilitates easy navigation between all modules. The app can be used as a FIELD GUIDE (like the book) or as a BIRD LIST, with essential functions such as view bird page, distribution map or text, play the sound, add to your list, and view similar birds available directly in both. The FIELD GUIDE displays the full field guide (family) pages of the book. You can browse the pages, select from the family list, or search for a specific species in the bird list. Selecting a bird links to the full functions toolbar. The BIRD GUIDE includes a full bird list and links to individual BIRD PAGES for over 980 species, with illustrations, species text, colour-coded distribution maps, photographs and sounds. Selecting a bird in the list opens the full functions toolbar. Optional settings for the BIRD LIST include regional lists, alphabetical or taxonomic sort order, text and thumbnail size, and bird names in 10 languages including English, Scientific, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Potuguese, Spanish, Swedish. SIMILAR BIRDS loads a list of birds for comparison and identification. COMPARE BIRDS displays the bird pages side by side for direct comparison. IDENTIFICATION uses location, habitat, bird shapes and plumage to shortlist possible species for identification, or viewing with the Compare Birds function. MY LOCATION is an interactive map for generating bird lists and locating birding sites near you. You can use current location or drop a pin for a new location with GPS co-ords and bird list. Birding sites are displayed with links to a list and site description. MY LISTS is a personal list manager that includes a life list and sub-lists that report to your life list. Sighting details include place, date, GPS co-ords, and sighting notes. You can sync your lists to iCloud for backup, and also sync to linked devices. The SIGHTINGS SUMMARY for a selected species displays a list of sightings or sighting localities on a map. BIRDING SITES includes descriptions and photos of over 270 birding sites from around Australia, with functions for a bird list and ‘show on map’. MY PHOTOS links your personal bird photos to your sightings and lists, displays thumbnails on the bird pages and links to a photo viewer. BIRD GAMES to both learn and test your skills. Game levels include BEGINNER, BIRDER, TWITCHER, and SOUND. Start with 50 free rounds and use the in-app-purchase to continue. The MULTIMEDIA DATA includes • over 250 field-guide pages • over 980 individual bird pages • all the ‘new’ bird species and names • over 2500 illustrations, 4000 photos, and 1500 bird sounds • colour-coded distribution maps • seasonal status bar • endemic and red data species • rare bird maps. # This app can be used in the bush and remote locations. It does NOT require a wifi, phone or internet connection to operate. ## Key features - Field guide for 980+ Australian bird species - Interactive identification tools - Sound recordings for each species - Personal life list and sighting manager - Distribution maps and birding site information - Compare and identify similar birds - Birding games for learning ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $29.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Bird Game | Free | one-time | ## Chart rankings - #113 in Top Paid · Reference (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 55) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pizzey-and-knight-birds-of-aus/id714625973/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Don’t leave on holiday without it *2026-01-28, version 2.2.1* This was a present for my birthday and it exceeded my expectations. On holiday now in Qld where there are so many birds we don’t get in Victoria. Bird call feature sorts out the confusion of similar looking birds and the list feature tracks all the ones I’ve spotted. For me, as a medium range bird nerd it’s perfect. There are a couple of birds missing though. Gang Gang Cockatoo Eclectus Parrot ### 5/5 — Don’t leave on holiday without it *2025-08-21, version 2.2.1* This was a present for my birthday and it exceeded my expectations. On holiday now in Qld where there are so many birds we don’t get in Victoria. Bird call feature sorts out the confusion of similar looking birds and the list feature tracks all the ones I’ve spotted. For me, as a medium range bird nerd it’s perfect ### 3/5 — Needs family list improvements *2025-06-05, version 2.2* Extraordinary that when entering “lorikeet “ nothing comes up. I’ve seen this in many other searches. Probably a software issue but should attract your people. Otherwise it’s pretty good, cheers, John ### 5/5 — Great app *2025-02-18, version 2.1.1* A very good, user-friendly app. Takes advantage of a digital format by providing multiple photos as well as illustrations of each bird, compared to some other apps which only provide basic illustrations. More calls are being provided for most species. Taxonomy is kept up to date through app updates. When I have had issues with some features, either due to my own incompetence or encountered an occasional bug, I contacted the app developers through the support feature and received a reply quickly and issues were resolved. Well worth getting. ### 5/5 — My go to bird app! *2025-01-23, version 2.1.1* I’ve no always really liked this app and use it regularly. Just wondering whether it’s my imagination or has an update changed the way the birds are listed? As we move around a lot, I use the My Location. I also use common names. It used to have, for example, all the honeyeater’s together etc. Now they seem to be all over the place so that when I know it’s a honeyeater, I have to scroll through rather than going to the one spot. I’d really love it if you could put it back to how it was. I feel this one important part could drop my star rating. EDIT: Thank you so much for getting back to me with help. The update must have changed the settings (because I certainly didn’t😁) have changed it now snd all is good! FANTASTIC APP! ### 5/5 — John *2025-01-13, version 2.1.1* I have used the Pizzey and Knight app for 8 years and have on both my laptop and iPhone. They have been very good transferring my app from one phone to another on several occasions. I have found the app to be excellent assisting me identify birds in both NSW and Queensland. ### 4/5 — BC *2025-01-07, version 2.1* I tried to link photos and the app went into the ‘wheel of death’. There was no way to troubleshoot or ask questions. I was not able to use the app as the ‘wheel of death’ kept going over night and for hours this morning. Ps Upon hearing from the developer following the above, it seems the issue is rare and was unable to be repeated by them. They suggested that I reload the app, which I did and this was successful. I’ve been happily using it since. ### 5/5 — Issues promptly resolved - thank you! *2024-12-20, version 2.1* Both my husband and myself have been using this app for years and we love it. Recently, we noticed a minor problem after an update, and after reporting it, it was promptly attended to. Great app and great service. Thank you ### 5/5 — Update has issues *2024-11-30* Both my husband’s and my app updated today. Since the app update. If we search for monarch, pied heron comes up, but white-eared monarch doesn’t. There seems to be a problem with the search function since the update. I’m sorry for putting this in this forum, but I don’t know how else to notify the people concerned **Developer response:** Sorry about that but I can’t replicate your error when searching the full bird list. Please send an email to support@gibbonmm.com.au and I will assist you further. ### 3/5 — The go-to for Australian birds. *2023-12-20, version 1.3.5* Easy to use digital version complements and improves on my 1984 copy of the hardback Field Guide. Minus 2 stars because I can’t share it with my wife using Family Sharing even though the App store says Family Sharing is supported ## Frequently asked questions about Pizzey and Knight Birds of Aus ### What does the Pizzey and Knight Birds of Aus app do? This app serves as a comprehensive digital field guide for over 980 Australian bird species. It allows users to identify birds, access detailed information including illustrations, text, distribution maps, and sounds, manage personal bird lists, and discover birding sites across Australia. ### What are the key features of this birding app? Key features include a full field guide, an interactive bird list with over 980 species, sound recordings, distribution maps, a 'similar birds' comparison tool, an identification module using location and habitat, a personal list manager with iCloud sync, and information on over 270 birding sites. ### How much does the Pizzey and Knight Birds of Aus app cost? The app is free to download and use, offering 50 free rounds of birding games. Additional rounds for the birding games can be purchased through in-app purchases. ### What devices is this app compatible with? The app is designed for iPhone and iPad, indicating compatibility with Apple's iOS operating system on these devices. ### Who would benefit from using this app? Birdwatchers, amateur ornithologists, nature photographers, and anyone interested in learning about or identifying Australian bird species would benefit from this app. It's useful for both casual observation and serious birding expeditions. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.2.1 — 2025-06-30 Added BIRD GAMES to both learn and test your skills. Game levels include BEGINNER, BIRDER, TWITCHER, and SOUND. Start with 50 free rounds and use the in-app-purchase to continue. ### 2.2 — 2025-06-02 Added BIRD GAMES to both learn and test your skills. Game levels include BEGINNER, BIRDER, TWITCHER, and SOUND. Start with 50 free rounds and use the in-app-purchase to continue. ### 2.1.1 — 2025-01-09 Updated bird list to 981 species Updated bird names to IOC 14.2 Updated Taxonomic list Added 9 bird list languages Added gallery page Added bird sound popup Updated regional lists Added Australia mainland bird list Updated for IOS 18 ### 2.1 — 2024-12-11 Updated bird list to 981 species Updated bird names to IOC 14.2 Updated Taxonomic list Added 9 bird list languages Added gallery page Added bird sound popup Updated regional lists ### 2.0 — 2024-11-22 Updated bird list to 981 species Updated bird names to IOC 14.2 Updated Taxonomic list Added 9 bird list languages Added gallery page of images Added new bird sound popup ## Apps similar to Pizzey and Knight Birds of Aus | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Picture Bird: Bird identifier](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-bird-bird-identifier/id1474586978) | 4.7 (39,822) | Free | Reference | | [Audubon Bird Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audubon-bird-guide/id333227386) | 4.3 (4,517) | Free | Reference | | [Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merlin-bird-id-by-cornell-lab/id773457673) | 4.9 (111,272) | Free | Reference | | [Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-sounds-identifier-call-id/id6449354786) | 4.7 (13,714) | Free | Reference | | [Birds of North America: Sounds](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birds-of-north-america-sounds/id1543957292) | 4.6 (309) | Free | Reference | | [Chirp! 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