Best Wildlife Identification Apps

Picture Nature: Animal ID

Identify Frog, Snake & Reptile

Free

Discover animal species around you with the Picture Nature: Animal ID app! Simply snap a photo, and let the app identify frogs, snakes, and more. Start exploring today!

Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab

Identify Birds You See & Hear

Free

A bird identification app that allows users to identify bird species by capturing and uploading photos. Experience the convenience of instantly recognizing birds with just a snapshot.

iNaturalist Classic

Connect with Nature

Free

A nature-focused social network helping users identify and share observations of plants and animals. Connect with a community of scientists and naturalists to contribute to biodiversity research and learn more about nature. Explore visually similar species matches, share observations, and help advance scientific understanding of the natural world!

Animal Scat Identifier Poop ID

Track Scat, Poop & Droppings

Free

This application helps users identify animal scat and track wildlife movement using AI-powered recognition and mapping features. By downloading the app, users can enhance their outdoor experience, whether hiking, camping, or hunting, and gain a deeper understanding of their surroundings.

Animal Scat Identifier

Wildlife Tracking & Scat ID

Free

Identify animal scat with just a photo using this app! Track wildlife and contribute to conservation efforts. Join us in exploring the natural world!

Mushroom Identifier by photo

Picture fungus foraging guide

Free

Identify mushrooms in a snap with Mushroom Identifier. Take a photo and instantly discover detailed information about various species, making your foraging trips safer and more informative. Start exploring the world of fungi today!

Plant & Animal ID・EarthSnap

Identify Nature - Free, No Ads

Free

Discover and learn about animals around the world through interactive quizzes, games, and informative articles. Engage with stunning images and educational content to deepen your knowledge of wildlife. Explore the diversity of our planet's creatures today!

Audubon Bird Guide

Identify over 800 bird species

Free

Identify and learn about over 800 North American bird species with this comprehensive field guide app. Features include bird identification, tracking sightings, exploring nearby birds, sharing photos, and getting involved in bird conservation efforts. Download now to start your birdwatching adventure!

Picture Bird: Bird identifier

Identify Sound & Call, Birding

Free

Use Picture Bird to instantly identify bird species by their sounds. Simply record a bird call and let the app provide you with accurate bird species information. Start exploring the world of avian sounds today!

Latest Sightings - Wildlife

See More Wildlife!

Free

This wildlife app allows users to share and view real-time sightings of animals in supported nature safari parks, enabling visitors to plan their safari trips more effectively and wildlife enthusiasts to stay connected with nature. By downloading the app, users can receive push notifications of new sightings, view sightings offline, and enjoy a data-light experience, bringing them closer to the wildlife they love.

PlantNet

Plant Identification

Free

Identify plants with ease using this innovative application that analyzes photos taken with your smartphone. Contribute to global plant biodiversity research while learning about various plant species in nature. Visit the web version at https://identify.plantnet.org/ to start exploring!

Identify Birds – Smart Bird ID

From photo or sound. Instantly

Free

Easily identify birds you encounter with a simple click using advanced image recognition technology. Say goodbye to birdwatching guesswork – start identifying birds with just a snap!

World WildLife List

by Kurt Bertels

Free

This application helps you keep track of the animals you've seen by creating a personalized list, organized by continent, country, and animal type, and allows you to filter by date, location, and animal type. Download the app to start logging and exploring your wildlife sightings today!

Plant Identifier: LeafSnap

Plant Identification & Care

Free

LeafSnap is a powerful plant identification app that helps users identify plants by simply taking a picture. With advanced image recognition technology, it provides detailed information about various plant species. Download now and explore the botanical world at your fingertips.

Birdbuddy: erkennen & sammeln

Identify by photo & sound

Free

Discover, photograph, and learn about birds with Bird Buddy. Use the app to connect with a global community of bird feeders, pair with your Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder for up-close images, and contribute to bird conservation efforts. Join now to tap into nature!