Bird Codes
James Stuckey Weber
Look up and enter checklists
Alpha code reference allows users to look up species using four-letter . Enter to view species details. Sync with eBird checklists. Manage field notes with quick species identification.
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Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab
Cornell University
Identify birds by sound and sight
Identify birds by answering questions, uploading photos, recording sounds, or exploring regional species. Access a database of sightings, sounds, and photos. Learn about characteristics and habitats.
BirdsEye Bird Finding Guide
Birds in the Hand, LLC
Find birds, view details, identify species
Identify species using photos or descriptions. View detailed species information including habitat, behavior, and distribution. Access a collection of high-quality photographs. Save and organize sightings. Share observations with other users.
Area Codes
VersaEdge Software, LLC
Look up by city
Lookup for locations in North America, including the US, Canada, and Caribbean regions. Search for cities to find associated . No internet connection required.
Band Codes
James Stuckey Weber
Look up bird and sizes
Access bird banding for quick lookup of 4-letter species identifiers. View sizes and notes for each species. Learn about banding techniques and relevant research details.
Smart Bird ID: Bird Identifier
Yellow Cardinal Inc.
Identify birds by photo or sound
Identify birds by photo or sound with real-time AI recognition. View gender and age details. Explore songs and learn about species. Join global -watching community. Share observations and contribute to collective data.
iBird Yard+ Guide to Birds
Mitch Waite Group
Discover North American garden yard birds.
The app contains 270 species of North American birds, focusing on 126 garden species and 144 common birds. Users can identify birds using color, location, shape, and 37 other attributes.
Birdbuddy: ID & Collect Birds
Buddy Bird Inc
Identify by photo or sound
Identify bird species through photo or sound. Receive alerts when visit. Get collectible postcard photos. Learn bird facts. Sync with smart bird feeder. Share sightings and track visits.
Learn Bird Watching—Larkwire
Larkwire LLC
Calls and identify species
Identification through audio and visual courses created by field experts. Listen to calls, study plumage details, and test knowledge with quizzes. Track progress and access a library of species information for North American birds.
iBird Pro Guide to Birds
Mitch Waite Group
Identify by sound and sight
Identify by sound or image. Access detailed species information including calls, habitat, and distribution. View high-quality photos and range maps. Compare similar species. Save sightings and manage a personal bird list.
Audubon Bird Guide
National Audubon Society, Inc.
Identify birds, track sightings, explore new species
Identify birds with visual and sound matching. Track sightings and manage a personal list. Locate nearby birds and learn about species details. Sync data across devices and access detailed species information.
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