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eBird Mobile makes it easy to record the birds you see in the field, and seamlessly link these observations with eBird--a global online database of bird records used by hundreds of thousands of birders around the world. This free resource makes it easy to keep track of what you see, while making your data openly available for scientific research, education, and conservation. eBird Mobile is the only app that passes information directly from the iOS device to your eBird account on the web.
Features
- Enter bird observations from any location around the world.
- Full global taxonomy based on The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World.
- Common names available in local languages (e.g., Portuguese names in Brazil or in Portugal).
- Checklists customized for your location and time of year, showing most likely species based on eBird data.
- Rare species flagged during data entry and on the checklist.
- "Record as you go" functionality for incremental list keeping and counting while birding.
- GPS enabled location plotting to ensure accuracy.
- Map tools that enable selecting from hundreds of thousands of eBird "Hotspots."
- Full offline functionality, enabling use in places with limited or no Internet connection.
- Trip and Day list functionality that makes it easy to keep track of your species list on a particular outing.
- Support for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.
- Entire app translated to German, Mandarin, French, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Turkish, and Dutch.
EBird App Comments & Reviews
EBird Positive Reviews
Not showing all birds in packs anymoreThe last few days I’m not seeing any of the birds in my installed packs that I usually see. I do have the region set accordingly. I’ve even uninstalled the app and reinstalled it. Please advise what to do. Thanks..Version: 2.17.1
Languages for bird don't workGreat app obviously, but language name for birds are stuck in English for new lists. Lifetime list and all show in preferred language (French for me), but when filing up a list, only English shows....Version: 3.4.0
My Favourite AppI LOVE this app, plain and simple. The ability to log your sightings while contributing to citizen science is such a powerful tool for conservation! Being able to see recent sightings of each bird in your region can help inform birding outings greatly!.Version: 3.6.1
Great appGreat app I one thing I don’t like is you can’t upload media..Version: 3.6.0
Works alright with some annoying glitchesWorks pretty well but every other time I open it I get a message saying “error loading explore: there’s a problem with your log in information” and I have to quit the app and reopen it for it to work. The other thing are the checklists, whenever I try to add locations it just freezes up and doesn’t work..Version: 3.5.0
Offline checklist problemsI often use an iPhone 6 without a SiM for birding on eBird. However, since the last update with bird packs, I find it takes a very long time to get a checklist to populate for the area I am in. Sorta sucks..Version: 2.0.2
Great appI love it.Version: 3.4.0
Media would be niceThis is a good app but initially when I downloaded it I only intended to us it to directly upload media- easier than sending to computer. Other than that I’m not sure it’s much different from the online version unless you want to be on your phone all the time when out birdwatching..Version: 3.2.2
Most Used AppThis is hands down the best app for recording bird sightings and keeping lists in the field. Also great for looking for targets in your area. All entries are available to view on the desktop version, where you can add media and view your entire birding history, explore locations and more..Version: 3.1.3
Excellent, but one recommendationExcellent, but a feature to add media right from the app would be amazing..Version: 3.1.1
Why no pictures or sounds?I feel like this app should be merged with Merlin. It would be much more interesting if you could tap a bird name and open a profile with photos and recordings. At least link it to the Merlin profiles. Seems very stifled as it is..Version: 2.20.4
Great appThis is an awesome app especially when used in conjunction with the eBird website and Merlin bird ID (fully compatible). Load up the eBird website and you can upload your photos and sound recordings to the checklist you just made on your phone. If you find a new bird on a checklist, the next time you open Merlin Bird ID, it will have been added to your life list. The site is a bit more intuitive when it comes to modifying your checklists and viewing media. Hopefully at some point we get the last few capabilities of the eBird website put onto the app..Version: 2.17.1
This app is amazing!!!I’ve been using the bird id for a couple years, and that in itself is very cool. Answer 5 questions and 95% of the time, the list of candidates will include your bird. But today I tried Sound ID, and this is incredible!!! Must be experienced! Turn it on and see the app picking out birds from all the noises around!!! Thank you Cornell!.Version: 2.13.2
Not badA bit convoluted but useful. The setting for the birds' common name language doesn't seem to stick: I change it to French but it keeps reverting to English? 🤷♂️.Version: 2.12.0
Overwhelming at first, but one of the best apps for bird enthusiasts.Every birder should be using eBird, it is the perfect app for keeping track of one’s life list, and gives birding a new purpose..Version: 2.6.3
HappySuch a great app top notch and awesome quality! It wasent hard to make an account and it’s free! It has learning games and courses and it also has a field guide! My favourite part is hot spots and rare bird alerts! This is the perfect app for beginners and also advanced people! Please download this app and donate!!!!! Ps they have bird feeder cameras and it can be live!.Version: 2.4.0
Très bienTrès bien.Version: 2.2.1
Add photos from app!Please please please can we add photos from the app? Lack of this feature is making me not post my photos which is unfortunate. Please!.Version: 2.0.12
ÉvaluationBonne application et simple a utiliser mais pourrait comprendre plus d’options lors de la mention des oiseaux..Version: 1.9.0
Good for Recording What You SeeThis is a good smartphone app. But it is not problem-free, as became clear to me on a recent trip. First, its locating and mapping ability is entirely dependent on contact to a live telephone network. Connecting to wifi only doesn’t do it. Second, it is not integrated with the eBird website: checklists and locations entered on the app do go to the main Cornell data base. However, checklists and locations entered first on the eBird website do not get reflected in the app’s locations or checklists. This is funny, because one’s species total does get changed as the total changes in the website data base. I will continue to use it because it is a useful tool some of the time..Version: 1.6.5
Easy, but needs some fixesEasy to enter sightings and see local hotspots. The PC version is easier to use, and to see what others have observed near here. Please fix so that the iPad app integrates the same Locations as I have on my PC. The app sometimes refuses to accept entries it considers rare e.g. our hummingbird was here earlier than most years. The app kept asking for confirmation, with no way to do so..Version: 1.1.5
Easy to track your sightings AND help researchersSimple to use, helps build discipline while you observe birds at the feeder, and creates a reference list..Version: 1.5.3
ExcellentA most perfect way to enter data directly into eBird on the field. Regarding this new update, how much of an improvement enabling to change the date/time is cannot be overstated..Version: 1.4.0
ExcellentI love this app. So easy to use! Now I look for birds to track instead of Pokemon..Version: 1.3.0
Very usefulVery helpful to keep track of sightings..Version: 1.2.6
Terrific AppLove this app. An extremely quick & easy way to update my sightings, whether at home or on the go..Version: 1.2.1
Great app with lots of potential!A fast and easy way to add reports. I would give it a higher rating if it had more functionality. I would like to see the possibility to enter species not available, add photos and comments to specific entries. Besides that is the obvious idea to include all the Internet site functionality into an app. Above all thanks for the great app. It works great!.Version: 1.1.5
Great Tracking AppThis is a great app to track your birding lists..Version: 1.2.0
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