Best Sibley Birding Apps &amp; Games

4.9😊(2.9K ratings)

$19.99

#6in Reference

Discover and identify over 930 bird species in North America with detailed artwork, descriptions, and distribution maps. Features smart search filters, bird calls, and personal list management for birdwatchers of all levels.

What We Love

🚀 Easy to navigate
👍 Fantastic illustrations
🚀 Offline functionality
👍 Comprehensive information
👍 Useful comparison tool
👍 Ability to filter by location and season

Room to Improve

🐛 Crashes when scrolling
🐛 Inaccurate color representation
🐛 Glitchy scrolling and navigation
🐛 Outdated range maps
🐛 Lack of eBird integration
💰 Paid upgrade required for existing users

Audubon Bird Guide by National Audubon Society

Identify over 800 bird species

Strong Contender

4.3😊(4.5K ratings)

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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.

What We Love

🚀 Great app
👍 Easy to use
🔍 Helpful for identifying birds
🎶 Useful bird calls and sounds
📍 Provides location-based bird sightings
🗺️ Detailed range maps
🤝 Supports community features
💰 Free app with great value

Room to Improve

🐛 Buggy and crashes
🔄 Confusing interface changes
🔒 Requires account creation
📍 Limited location-based features
🗺️ Outdated or incomplete range maps
🎶 Missing bird calls and sounds
🖼️ Poor photo quality and functionality

Big Year Birding ABA by PVI Maine LLC

United States and Canada (ABA)

Worth Considering

BirdsEye Biggest Week in American Birding Festival App

4.0(4 ratings)

Free

Easily record bird sightings in the field with location, date, and time automatically captured. Discover local birds, view recent sightings nearby, and export your data. Works offline and includes a comprehensive database of North American species.

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by Birds In The Hand, LLC

Instant bird lists for festival locationsSeasonal bird abundance dataRecent eBird sightings and directions

This app provides real-time bird sighting information and trip planning tools for a major birding festival. Discover local birding hotspots, view recent sightings, and get directions to enhance your birdwatching experience.

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Lifer - Bird ID & Birding

ID Birds by sound & photo

Identify birds by soundIdentify birds by photoCollect digital bird cards

Identify birds by sound or photo, collect them as digital cards, and track your birding adventures. Compete with friends, contribute to scientific databases, and test your knowledge with daily quizzes.

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GoBird - Guide to Nearby Birds

by Tony Gentilcore

Bird identification with photosBird call and song recordingsBirdwatching hotspot finder

Identify birds with high-resolution photos and extensive sound recordings. Discover birdwatching hotspots, track rare sightings, and map species locations worldwide. This free app offers a simple interface to a comprehensive bird sighting database.

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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BirdsEye Bird Finding Guide

A Global Birding Tool

Instant bird lists with recent sightingsSeasonal abundance dataDriving directions to hotspots

Discover birds around you and find species you want to see. Explore common birds with detailed photos and learn about local species. Paid subscriptions unlock access to all countable species globally and advanced features for serious birders.

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BirdCatch: Birding Game

Catch 'em in the Wild!

Outdoor explorationBird species identificationPhotography skills

Explore the outdoors, learn about bird species, and improve your photography skills. Document your discoveries in a personal collection and connect with a global community. Contribute valuable data to conservation efforts.

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All Birds Colombia field guide

Identify the birds of Colombia

$24.99

This comprehensive field guide helps identify birds in Colombia, featuring over 5,600 illustrations and 4,000 bird songs. It includes all Colombian species, detailed subspecies information, and advanced comparison tools for birdwatchers.

Includes all 1,889 Colombian bird species5,600 illustrations from Helm Guide Series4,054 bird songs and calls

Sibley Guide to Hummingbirds

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by mydigitalearth.com

Multi-language species namesSearch by banding codeSide-by-side species comparison

Explore detailed information on hummingbird species with this comprehensive reference app. Features include multi-language species names, search by banding code, and side-by-side comparisons. Track your sightings and sync them to the cloud.

Your Personal Birding Journal

Smart bird search (eBird database)Regional bird listsPhoto journaling

Easily log bird sightings with a smart search powered by eBird. Add photos and detailed notes about weather, location, and behavior to build a visual journal of your birding experiences. Discover common birds in specific regions for trip planning.

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All Birds Ecuador field guide

Identify the birds of Ecuador

$24.99

This comprehensive field guide helps identify birds in Ecuador with over 5,000 illustrations and 3,000 bird songs. It covers all 1,612 Ecuadorian species, including rare ones, and offers advanced comparison features. Perfect for bird watchers exploring Ecuador's diverse habitats.

Identifies all 1,612 Ecuadorian bird speciesFeatures 5,000 illustrationsIncludes 3,158 bird songs and calls

Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab

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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.

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Share your birding moments

Personal Life List trackingDetailed sighting logs with mediaReal-time sighting alerts

Connect with fellow birdwatchers, track your sightings, and identify new species with AI assistance. Share your birding adventures and discover rare finds in a supportive community.

🌐 Social Networking

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Birda - Bird Watching, Birding

eBird Import & AI Identifier

AI bird identification from photosManual bird identification with AI textDetailed species guide with calls and maps

This app helps you identify birds using AI, track your sightings, and build life lists. Connect with a global community, discover new species, and contribute to conservation efforts. It also allows for easy import of your existing birding data.

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Life List, Photos & Sightings

MyBird - Birding Journal

Organize sightings by speciesIdentify birds from photosBuild life lists and wishlists

Organize your bird sightings, photos, and notes into a beautiful personal catalog. Identify birds from photos, build life lists, and track your progress on a world map. Relive your birding memories with all your data organized by species.

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iBird Ultimate Guide to Birds

North America, UK Hawaii Palau

$9.99

Identify birds from photos using AI, explore extensive databases for North America, UK, Hawaii, and Palau, and utilize advanced search filters. This app offers detailed species information, illustrations, and offline functionality for birdwatching.

AI-powered photo bird identificationExtensive bird databases (North America, UK, Hawaii, Palau)Parametric search engine with 35+ characteristics