eBird vs Spark Birds

eBird Mobile makes it easy to record the birds you see in the field, and seamlessly link these observations with eBird--a global online database of bird records used by hundreds of thousands of birders around the world. This free resource makes it easy to keep track of what you see, while making your data openly available for scientific research, education, and conservation. eBird Mobile is the only app that passes information directly from the iOS device to your eBird account on the web. Features - Enter bird observations from any location around the world. - Full global taxonomy based on The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. - Common names available in local languages (e.g., Portuguese names in Brazil or in Portugal). - Checklists customized for your location and time of year, showing most likely species based on eBird data. - Rare species flagged during data entry and on the checklist. - "Record as you go" functionality for incremental list keeping and counting while birding. - GPS enabled location plotting to ensure accuracy. - Map tools that enable selecting from hundreds of thousands of eBird "Hotspots." - Full offline functionality, enabling use in places with limited or no Internet connection. - Trip and Day list functionality that makes it easy to keep track of your species list on a particular outing. - Support for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. - Entire app translated to German, Mandarin, French, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Turkish, and Dutch.

Spark Birds helps you identify birds, save your sightings, and explore species around you. Full Access starts with a 7-day free trial, then £1.99 a year. Cancel anytime in your Apple ID subscriptions. Use Spark Birds to: - browse a rich bird species library with images and details - save and manage your own bird predictions and sightings - ask bird questions with AI-assisted answers - explore nearby bird activity and sightings - enable nearby bird alerts for locations you care about - share selected sightings with the community Whether you are birdwatching in the garden, on a walk, or while travelling, Spark Birds gives you a simple way to learn more about birds and keep a personal record of what you have seen. Some features require sign-in. Nearby alerts and uploads may require notification, microphone, photo library, or location permissions depending on how you use the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://spark.clevermatrixdevelopments.co.uk/spark-birds/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://spark.clevermatrixdevelopments.co.uk/spark-birds/privacy/