“Audubon is the only one of these apps to exclusively use photos for illustrations. They’re nice and work pretty well. But I don’t particularly like the interface (the design and, especially, slow response). The biggest …
Birds of Brazil (iOS App)
Based on Ber van Perlo’s ‘Field Guide to the Birds of Brazil’, this app covers over 1,800 species of bird seen in Brazil, including residents, migrants and vagrants. Helpful texts detail size, habitat and description, …
Birds of Peru (iOS App)
“Why buy the app if you already own the book? The number one reason is the inclusion of songs for 1510 Peruvian birds. These recordings are a treasure trove for birders. The plates and maps …
BirdsEye – Global Bird Finding Guide (iOS & Android App)
“A landmark in birding.” “Best invention for birding since binoculars” (Kenn Kaufman, author of the famed Kaufman Field Guides to Birds of North America) BirdsEye is a unique and powerful tool that helps you discover …
Collins Bird Guide (Europe, iOS App)
“I could find next to nothing that I didn’t like about the app; the main issue I discovered was that the species comparisons are evidently optimised for viewing on the larger screen of an iPad. …
eBird (iOS & Android)
“This is a must have app for all eBirders. Download this free app now to your iPhone or Android and submit your bird sightings to eBird from the field.” eBird Mobile makes it easy to …
iBird Pro Guide to Birds (iOS & Android App)
“iBird has been greatly improved since I first reviewed it, with added sounds along with new and improved illustrations. This is perhaps the best app for newer birders. However, the lack of variety in illustrations …
Larkwire Birdsong Master Birder: Land Birds of North America (iOS App)
“The Larkwire team believes that this system is “the easiest, fastest, most enjoyable way to learn bird songs”. I agree with them. If you want to learn bird songs, especially if you’ve tried other methods …
Merlin Bird ID (iOS & Android)
“My takeaway: Merlin Photo ID is helpful in identifying birds—or at least narrowing down possibilities—as long as you have a clear, well-lit, not-too-busy, decently close-up photo to give it. It isn’t a prodigy just yet, but …
The Sibley eGuide to the Birds of North America (iOS & Android App)
“The Sibley eGuide is a faithful translation of the acclaimed field guide. I would recommend this app to anyone who normally carries their Sibley with them while birding, or more experienced birders who would like …
Warbler Guide App (iOS & Android)
Breakthrough features from The Warbler Guide book that are included in the app: Unique new app-only features: Tom Stephenson’s articles and photos have appeared in Birding and Bird Watcher’s Digest, at Surf-birds.com, and in the …