# Twitcher: Birds of New Zealand — Identify All the Birds of NZ

> Comprehensive offline guide to New Zealand birds with identification, photos, and audio. (iPhone/iPad app by Grant Nicholson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twitcher-birds-of-new-zealand/id1601907465 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Grant Nicholson](https://appshunter.io/developer/931857926)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 307 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-09-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twitcher-birds-of-new-zealand/id1601907465/reviews.md

## What is Twitcher?

NGA MANU O AOTEAROA:

Twitcher is the most comprehensive pocket guide app to New Zealand’s birds. The only NZ specific birding app with every species — endemic, native, introduced, and vagrant. Featuring multiple, professional photos of every bird, clear trusted descriptions, stats, conservation info, and high-quality audio calls. All of Twitcher's content is available instantly, offline, anywhere, anytime.

Ditch heavy field guides and patchy coverage; Twitcher keeps all Aotearoa’s birdlife in one beautiful, easy-to-use app for beginners and expert birders alike.


KEY FEATURES:

• Expert Information & Real Bird Calls — Enjoy human‑written species descriptions that highlight key identification traits and distribution, along with authentic audio recordings.

• Bird Identification Made Easy — Explore detailed bird profiles with size, weight, breeding data, habitat, and conservation status.

• Smart Search & Filters — Quickly find birds by habitat, region, size, or endemism. Perfect for beginners and experts alike.

• Fully Offline Bird Guide — Access bird data, photos, and calls without internet connection — ideal for field use anywhere in New Zealand or beyond.

• Elegant Bird Widgets — Bring nature to your home screen, and improve your ID skills on-the-go with Twitcher widgets.

• Stunning High‑Resolution Images — Discover every species through images captured by award‑winning wildlife photographers, showcasing key field marks and plumage details.

• Your Personal Bird Journal — Track sightings, manage your life list, and save favourite species to revisit anytime.



CARING FOR OUR TĀONGA:

New Zealand is home to some of the world’s rarest and most remarkable birds, found nowhere else on Earth. But their habitats face constant threats from predators, urban expansion, intensive farming, and a changing climate. That’s why we created Twitcher — to share their stories, raise awareness, and give our remaining manu a fighting chance.

We’re deeply committed to protecting our natural tāonga, and that's why every premium upgrade helps to support New Zealand's vital bird conservation efforts. By supporting healthy ecosystems and thriving native wildlife, we can help ensure that future generations will keep on twitching.

## Key features

- Offline bird identification guide
- Detailed species profiles
- High-resolution bird photos
- Authentic audio bird calls
- Smart search and filters
- Personal bird sighting journal
- Elegant bird widgets

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Twitcher Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twitcher-birds-of-new-zealand/id1601907465/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2026-06-21, version 2.1*

I have really enjoyed using this app to help identify birds around Aotearoa!!
I hope that someday you will be able to create an android version!

### 4/5 — Problem

*2025-12-04, version 2.0*

Downloaded about a month ago and had very good use of this app whilst on holiday in New Zealand. However couple of days ago app stopped working . Just a blank screen. ?????

### 4/5 — Good, no range maps

*2025-12-04*

Great intro birding app for the price. It does not have range maps or illustrations, only photos.

### 3/5 — Transparency

*2025-08-09, version 1.5*

Since most of the Birds are locked/premium (has it always been like this?) you might as well say you'll need to pay $15 to actually use it. $10 I'd pay $15 nah

### 5/5 — Love this app!

*2025-05-02, version 1.5*

I ended up buying the full version of this app and it’s so great. The only thing I’d add is the option to see more pictures of the birds and also a key that explains the symbols when you click on a bird you’d like to know more about.  

Thanks!

### 4/5 — Love it, but more photos please!

*2025-03-08, version 1.5*

I Love this app! However, for sexually dimorphic birds such as Hihi and Titiponamu it would be fabulous to have photos of both sexes. Thanks for all your hard work!!

### 5/5 — Very easy to use.

*2024-12-31, version 1.5*

I really like this.  My son and I use it to keep an easy record of NZ birds we find when we are out and about.   I’m thinking though they may not have all the birds out there in nz on this app so hopefully they will keep updating their selection.  But happy overall

### 5/5 — Best app I’ve downloaded this year

*2024-11-11, version 1.5*

Lovely design, clean and simple. Does exactly what I want it to - including call sounds, images, key information for each bird. No more, no less, just right. Ka pai!

Would be good to include somewhere in app to report the odd bug found as some of my filters aren’t working. Habitat and name preference are displaying no results when selected currently

### 5/5 — Love this app!

*2024-06-16, version 1.5*

I ended up buying the full version of this app and it’s so great. 
The only thing I’d add is the option to see more pictures of the birds. 

Thanks!

### 5/5 — An excellent field guide

*2023-12-08, version 1.4*

I had been looking for an electronic equivalent to the definitive books I grew up with and this is it.

I have only two issues with it. 

First is that the Latin names are too difficult to read. They are pale and in an overly cursive font.

Second, I could find no support link in the app to report the above issue, and when I used the one in the App Store it lead to a Facebook page.

## Frequently asked questions about Twitcher

### What birds does Twitcher cover?

Twitcher covers every species of bird found in New Zealand, including endemic, native, introduced, and vagrant species. This comprehensive coverage ensures users have access to information on all of Aotearoa's birdlife.

### Can I use Twitcher without an internet connection?

Yes, Twitcher is fully offline. All bird data, photos, and calls are available instantly without an internet connection, making it ideal for field use anywhere.

### How does Twitcher help with bird identification?

Twitcher makes bird identification easy with detailed profiles, expert-written descriptions highlighting key traits, stunning high-resolution images, and authentic audio recordings of bird calls. Smart search filters by habitat, region, size, or endemism further assist identification.

### What kind of information is available for each bird?

Each bird profile includes size, weight, breeding data, habitat, conservation status, key identification traits, distribution, and high-quality images and audio calls.

### Can I track my bird sightings with Twitcher?

Yes, Twitcher includes a personal bird journal feature where you can track your sightings, manage your life list, and save favorite species for easy revisiting.

### Does Twitcher have ads?

No, Twitcher is ad-free. The app is available for free with optional premium upgrades that support New Zealand's bird conservation efforts.

### What is the update frequency for Twitcher?

The app was last updated on December 20, 2025, indicating ongoing development and support. Users can expect regular updates to ensure content remains current and features are enhanced.

### What devices is Twitcher available on?

Twitcher is available on iPhone and iPad, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users interested in birdwatching.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2025-12-20

Thanks for exploring the birds of Aotearoa with Twitcher!



• You can now zoom in on bird images for a closer look! Explore every detail with pinch-to-zoom functionality, making bird identification even easier.
• UI improvements for iPad
• Caught a few more bugs & cleaned up around the nest.



Happy Twitching!

### 2.0 — 2025-11-28

Thanks for exploring the birds of Aotearoa with Twitcher!

The much anticipated v2 is finally here:

• Introducing Twitcher Widgets; Add a splash of nature to your home screen and improve your ID skills on-the-go.
• Loads of new photos, which now cover multiple key angles for every single species.
• Improved general interface with added support for iOS 26 Liquid Glass.
• Refined Smart Filter algorithm.
• Taxonomic revisions.
• Latest Bird of the Year results.
• Better support for iPad & newer iPhones
• Caught a few more bugs & cleaned up around the nest.

Happy Twitching!

### 1.5 — 2023-12-23

Thanks for all your feedback! In this release, we have:



• Caught a few more bugs & cleaned up around the nest.
• Minor UI improvements.

Happy Twitching!

### 1.4 — 2023-12-08

Thanks for being a Twitcher! In this release we have:

• Caught some bugs & cleaned up around the nest.
• Major UI & search functionality improvements.

### 1.3 — 2022-12-16

Thanks for being a Twitcher! In this release we have:

• Caught some bugs & done some spring cleaning around the nest.
• Fixed a snag with international twitchers trying to purchase premium.

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All apps by Grant Nicholson: https://appshunter.io/developer/931857926

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