Bird-watching apps to take under your wing

Fly to new heights on your next ornithological adventure with apps for birdwatchers of all levels. Innovative identification tools mean you can stop fumbling with books, maps, and notebooks, and log more sightings anytime, anywhere.

Locate species and habitats around you using your device's camera or mic for instant photo or sound IDs. Then share sightings, or track your findings with in-app life lists. You can also install bird packs with scientific names and data, call recordings, images, or range maps of birds in a specific region.

Take your birdwatching to the next level with a field guide for 800+ North American birds. Enter your observations about physical traits and activity to identify and track sightings. You can also find nearby hot spots, share photos, or aid in Audubon Society conservation efforts.

Speed up your sightings by snapping and uploading pics and audio recordings to identify species on the fly with Picture Bird. You can also use common or Latin names to explore their database of 10,000+ birds, or read tips for everything from attracting and feeding birds to finding nearby habitat hot spots.

Connect with nature while sharing encounters with nearby observers, and get feedback from a global community of explorers and citizen scientists to identify birds in your area and beyond. Use life lists to track your own activity or participate in local and featured studies or projects.