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Smart Bird ID: Identify Birds

Smart Bird ID: Identify Birds

Advanced Bird Photo & Sound ID

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Released
November 30, 2018
Updated
October 17, 2026

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Yellow Cardinal Inc.
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Instantly identify birds by photo or sound. Explore a global bird guide, learn through interactive challenges and courses, and log your sightings. Connect with a community of birdwatchers and collect animated stickers.

✓AI bird identification by photo and sound
✓Global bird identification guide
✓Bird Academy with challenges and courses
✓Offline functionality
✓Automatic bird journal and sighting tracker
✓Community sharing and interaction
✓Animated bird sticker collection
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What's New in Smart Bird ID

5.2.0

October 17, 2026

• All-new Photo ID: see the species in seconds, then its sex and age, with “Why we think so”. • A redesigned New Sighting screen, with an automatic Garden list for Smart Bird ID+ members. • A new moment after saving that celebrates lifers and new stickers. • Sound ID now works offline from the first launch, with no extra download. • A much smaller download. • Privacy: shared sightings now show an approximate area (about 1 km) and the town name, never your exact spot. Your journal keeps the exact location. • Photos, videos and sounds you share no longer contain location data. • My Stickers: “Collected” now shows only the stickers you’ve earned by finding the bird. • Lifetime members: a cleaner Settings screen with only the options that apply to you. • Updated bird data and Sound ID example recordings. • Bug fixes and improvements.

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Amazing

This app is amazing it has all the features a birdwatcher would love ❤️ Thank you so much for this app
Hello birdwatching prosHello birdwatching pros

Better than Birda

I’m finding it much better than the other apps. For example I have used Birda in the past but the fees I didn’t like and also no options to pick which type of Birds or hear their calls which I think will be useful as I love to hear bird song first thing in a morning.
It’s been super helpful in identifying local birds too as I was convinced I could get the local crows to start following me (I mean how cool would that look! Ha ha ) and was told there wouldn’t be crows and it was ravens. However the app has agreed with me that they are crows… so here goes !
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Response from developer

Cazsankey89, this review gave us a good laugh. 😂🐦 We’re sorry to be the ones to break the news that your cool new crow gang might actually just be… crows. But don’t give up on them following you just yet! 😄 We’re really glad Sound ID has been helping you figure out who’s singing outside in the morning. Thanks for giving Smart Bird ID a try and for the fantastic review!

Superb app

First class app very easy to use and extremely useful.
AlbosmanAlbosman

Loving this app

I started using this app when we identified a bird of prey nearby and wanted to know what it was. I’m now addicted and it’s so amazing to realise how many different species of bird around even if you live in a big city. The app is easy to use and it’s great to see what others have spotted around the country. Would definitely recommend
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Angel wingsAngel wings

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Use this app loads. Amazing app. If your not happy with the birds you can even delete them. 🤪
ShrekYayShrekYay
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FAQ

How does Identify Birds help me learn about birds?

Identify Birds offers the Bird Academy with daily challenges, quizzes, mini-games, and expert-led courses. These interactive learning modules cover songs, families, feathers, eggs, and habitats to improve your identification skills.

Can I identify birds without an internet connection?

Yes, Identify Birds works offline. This allows you to identify birds by photo or sound even when you are in areas with no internet access, such as woods or trails.

What kind of birds can Identify Birds identify?

Identify Birds can identify a wide range of birds, including garden birds, songbirds, raptors, shorebirds, and seabirds. Its AI recognition tools are designed for global bird species.

How does Identify Birds track my bird sightings?

The app automatically creates a bird journal with photos, sounds, and locations for each sighting. It also supports life lists, year lists, and garden lists that sync across your devices.

Does Identify Birds have ads?

No, Identify Birds is 100% ad-free, even in the free version. The developers emphasize an uninterrupted learning and identification experience.

What platforms is Identify Birds available on?

Identify Birds is available on iOS and Android devices. It also supports Siri Shortcuts for quick inquiries about bird songs.

How often is Identify Birds updated?

The latest version, 5.0.17, was updated on May 21, 2026. This indicates a commitment to regular updates and improvements for the app's features and performance.

What is the age rating for Identify Birds?

Identify Birds has an age rating of 4+. This makes it suitable for young children and families to use for educational purposes and nature exploration.