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Audubon Bird Guide

From your backyard to the backcountry—identify birds by sight or sound, track your life list, and help protect the birds you love with North America’s most trusted birding app.

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Key Figures

Downloads

952K+

User Rating

4.3/5

Total Ratings

7K+

Publisher

National Audubon Society, Inc.

Your Expert Companion in the Field

Join over 2 million birders using North America's most trusted field guide to identify species, explore nature, and contribute to conservation.

Instant Smart Identification

Perfect for beginners. Just enter the color, size, and shape of the bird you see, and our intelligent ID tool provides local matches in real time.

Rich Multi-Media Library

Study like a pro with 3,000+ high-resolution photos and over eight hours of high-quality audio clips featuring songs, calls, and expert field notes.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Audubon Bird Guide

Is the Audubon Bird Guide app free to use?

Yes, the Audubon Bird Guide is a free and complete field guide. It provides comprehensive information on over 800 species of North American birds, helping users identify and learn about them.

How does the Audubon Bird Guide app identify birds?

The Audubon Bird Guide app identifies birds using its Bird ID feature. Users input observations like color, size, and tail appearance, and the app narrows down possible matches for their location and date.

What bird species does the Audubon Bird Guide cover?

The Audubon Bird Guide app covers over 800 species of North American birds. It offers a complete field guide to help users identify, learn about, and track these specific bird species.

Does the Audubon Bird Guide app include bird sounds?

Yes, the Audubon Bird Guide app includes over eight hours of audio clips of various bird songs and calls. It also features more than 3,000 photos and multi-season range maps.

Can I track bird sightings in the Audubon Bird Guide app?

Yes, the Audubon Bird Guide app features a redesigned Sightings feature. Users can keep a record of every bird they encounter, and the app automatically maintains an updated life list for them.

How can I find birds near my location using the Audubon Bird Guide?

The Audubon Bird Guide app allows users to explore birds around them. It displays nearby birding hotspots and provides real-time sightings directly from eBird.

Can Audubon Bird Guide app users share photos?

Yes, users of the Audubon Bird Guide app can post their photos to the Photo Feed. This feature enables other Audubon Bird Guide users to view and enjoy their best bird shots.

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App Store

Screenshots

Audubon Bird Guide - Introductory screen of the Audubon Bird Guide app featuring the slogan Unlock the world of birds wherever you are on a blurred nature background — Introductory screen of the Audubon Bird Guide app featuring the slogan Unlock the world of birds wherever you are on a blurred nature background

Audubon Bird Guide - A close up photo of a vibrant blue bird perched on a branch with text introducing the Audubon field guide to North American birds — A close up photo of a vibrant blue bird perched on a branch with text introducing the Audubon field guide to North American birds

Audubon Bird Guide - Audubon Bird Guide mobile app interface showing bird identification tools and a field guide search — Audubon Bird Guide mobile app interface showing bird identification tools and a field guide search

Audubon Bird Guide - Audubon Bird Guide app screen displaying Canada Goose song and call recordings — Audubon Bird Guide app screen displaying Canada Goose song and call recordings

Audubon Bird Guide - Audubon Bird Guide app interface displaying a grid of local bird species like the Northern Cardinal and American Robin. — Audubon Bird Guide app interface displaying a grid of local bird species like the Northern Cardinal and American Robin.

Description

The Audubon Bird Guide is a free and complete field guide to over 800 species of North American birds, right in your pocket. Built for all experience levels, it will help you identify the birds around you, keep track of the birds you’ve seen, and get outside to find new birds near you. With over 2 million downloads to date, it is one of the best and most trusted field guides for North American birds. KEY FEATURES: ALL-NEW: BIRD ID It's now easier than ever to identify a bird you just saw. Enter all you were able to observe—what color was it? How big? What did its tail look like?—and Bird ID will narrow down a list of possible matches for your location and date in real time. LEARN ABOUT THE BIRDS YOU LOVE Our field guide features over 3,000 photos, over eight hours of audio clips of songs and calls, multi-season range maps, and in-depth text by leading North American bird expert Kenn Kaufman. KEEP TRACK OF ALL THE BIRDS YOU SEE With our completely redesigned Sightings feature, you can keep a record of every bird you encounter, whether you're hiking, sitting on the porch, or simply catching a glimpse of birds out the window. We'll even keep an updated life list for you. EXPLORE THE BIRDS AROUND YOU See where the birds are with nearby birding hotspots and real-time sightings from eBird. SHARE PHOTOS Post your photos to the Photo Feed so other Audubon Bird Guide users can see your best bird shots. GET INVOLVED WITH AUDUBON Keep up with the latest news from the world of birds, science, and conservation. Find an Audubon location near you to go birding. Or see where your voice is needed and take action to protect birds and the places they need, right from your app. Have any questions or need help? Contact us at audubonconnect@audubon.org About Audubon: The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation. Audubon’s state programs, nature centers, chapters, and partners have an unparalleled wingspan that reaches millions of people each year to inform, inspire, and unite diverse communities in conservation action. Since 1905, Audubon’s vision has been a world in which people and wildlife thrive.