Best Field Guide Apps

Field guide to local animalsPhotos, tracks, and natural historyAudio recordings of animal calls

Explore the wildlife of the Flathead Reservation with a comprehensive field guide. Learn about local animals through photos, audio, and cultural insights. Record your own observations and contribute to citizen science.

Record and identify species encounters with a simple interface. Contribute to scientific research and learn about biodiversity. Connect with other nature enthusiasts and explore the natural world.

Identify species globallyRecord species sightingsContribute observations to science

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Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab

Identify Birds You See & Hear

Identify birds by photoIdentify birds by soundAnswer simple questions for ID

Easily identify birds by sight or sound using advanced machine learning. Explore birds in your region, track your sightings, and learn about species with photos, sounds, and range maps. This free app from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology helps build your birding skills.

free with in-app purchases

(111K)

Fieldwise: Field Guide

Offline Survival & Prep Guide

Identify over 800 bird species

Bird identification toolDetailed species profilesBird song and call audio

Identify North American birds with this comprehensive field guide. Features include a bird ID tool based on observations, detailed species information with photos and audio, and a personal sightings log. Discover nearby birding locations and connect with conservation efforts.

free with in-app purchases

(4.5K)

PDF Field Guide

Recall Information Quickly!

Organize and group documentsImport PDFs for offline viewingCreate searchable PDFs from images

Quickly access, search, and share your essential PDF documents. Organize and import files for offline viewing, and convert images into searchable PDFs. Smart zoom and full-screen reading enhance your experience.

Erosion & Sediment Control

Seeding rate calculationsPure Live Seed (PLS) calculatorInstallation and maintenance info

This reference app provides Alabama contractors and engineers with essential information on erosion and sediment control projects. It features interactive tools for calculating seeding rates and pure live seed (PLS) needs, along with direct contact information for relevant offices.

Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Record bird observations globallyGlobal taxonomy and local common namesLocation and time-based checklists

Easily record bird sightings in the field and contribute to a global database for scientific research and conservation. This app offers offline functionality, customized checklists, and GPS-enabled location plotting.

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200 tree species with 2000 imagesExtensive species descriptionsTree names in 7 languages

Trees PRO - Field Guide

Europe & North America

$5.99

Identify European and North American trees with a comprehensive digital field guide. Access detailed species information, images, and scientific identification tools. Organize your discoveries with a sightings function and test your knowledge with a quiz game.

Mushrooms LITE - Field Guide

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paid

Field Guide to Mushrooms

Identify species by appearance and scentCheck edibility and toxicityBrowse 300 species with 2000 images

Identify mushrooms found in forests and fields with a comprehensive digital guide. Access a vast library of facts, images, and identification tools to learn about species, their edibility, and habitats. Engage with a quiz game and community consultation for further learning.

Mineralify:Geology Field Guide

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ad-supported

Rocks, Crystals, Map & Catalog

Field Guide Wilderness Med. 4E

+ smart search suggestions

$39.99

This medical guide provides fast-access solutions for wilderness emergencies, drawing from a renowned text. It offers detailed clinical information, identification aids for flora and fauna, and an intuitive interface with powerful search capabilities. All content is available offline.

Wilderness emergency solutionsIdentification of plants, animals, and insectsFast-access format with signs/symptoms and treatment

🏥 Medical

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paid

Field Guide to Northern Territory Fauna

by Museums Board of Victoria

Detailed species descriptionsHigh-quality imageryAnimal sound recordings

Discover the rich biodiversity of the Northern Territory with this comprehensive field guide. Explore detailed descriptions, images, and sounds of nearly 600 species, from birds and fish to reptiles and insects, applicable to various environments.

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Field Guide to NSW Fauna

by Australian Museum

Identify over 1000 speciesDetailed species descriptionsConservation status information

Identify and learn about the diverse wildlife of New South Wales. This guide features over 1000 species with detailed descriptions, conservation statuses, and images. Explore urban, bush, and coastal environments to discover the animals around you.

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Field Guide to Queensland Fauna

by Board of the Queensland Museum

Over 560 species descriptionsDistribution mapsEndangered species status

Explore the diverse wildlife of Queensland, Australia with this comprehensive field guide. Discover detailed descriptions, distribution maps, and conservation status for over 560 species, from coral reefs to deserts. Developed by museum scientists, it's an invaluable resource for identifying animals in various environments.

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Corteva Canada Field Guide

Canada Field Guide

Crop protection product portfolioTank Mix Order toolOffline product information

This app helps Canadian farmers select the best crop protection products for their farms. It provides detailed information on herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, along with tools for tank mixing, calculating volumes, and estimating rewards.

💼 Business

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