If you love the world of winged animals, you already know that identifying birds is not an easy task. After all, there are more than 20,000 species. So, how can we know the complete list of birds? If our brains can't record everything, we need the help of technology.

In this sense, birdwatching apps can be very useful. They have a registry of the most varied types of birds. So, whenever you go out to watch birds or find one that you can't identify, you can simply use an app in the area to find out which animal you are seeing.

The best apps for identifying birds

Apps that help you find out which bird you are looking at use artificial intelligence technology to compare a photo of a bird with a database of images available in your database. But that's not all; they can also identify birds by sound. So, you just need to record the animal's song to find out which species it is.

We have put together a list of five apps for identifying birds so that you don't get caught out when you see bird nests or even waterfowl, and you're not just left wondering which species you're seeing.

eBird

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eBird Mobile helps you identify common birds. If you spend a lot of time in the countryside and keep seeing birds you can’t identify, you can use this platform. Thousands of birds have been recorded around the world, adding to the app’s database.

If you are a more experienced birdwatcher, you can add the birds you find to eBird along with the characteristics you know about them. This way, you will contribute to the app's community of researchers, who use this information in scientific research.

Available for iOS and Android systems, App Store and Google Play.

Birds of North America: Sounds

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If you’re a birdwatcher and spend time wandering around seeing different species, such as bluebirds or the world’s largest birds, Birds of North America is the perfect tool to help you identify these birds. It has over 240 species registered on its platform, as well as over 1,600 quality sounds.

This makes it easy to know which feathered animal you are looking at, right? Just don't forget that when using the platform you need to record the bird's song for at least 10 seconds. After all, the longer the app records the song, the more accurate the recognition will be. If you are going to identify the bird by photo, try to get a complete image of the bird.

Available for iOS system, at App Store.

iBird Pro Guide to Birds

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With iBird Pro, you can identify birds even without internet. So if you’re walking around a remote location and spot gray birds but have no idea what species they are, this app can work as an ornithologist for you. Plus, the platform’s database is very extensive.

Another highlight of this app is that it has an advanced search feature. This way, you can identify birds like a pro, as there are more than 35 attributes, such as GPS location, color, habitat, beak shape and type of song, so you can quickly and accurately know the bird you spotted.

Available for iOS system, at App Store.

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Picture Bird

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Picture Bird is an app that helps you identify birds of all types, from waders to birds of prey. Just send it a photo or take a photo within the app, and it will do the rest.

One of Picture Bird's highlights is its database of thousands of bird species, which makes it very accurate in its identifications. If you want to learn more about birds and have the help of experts in the field, it's worth subscribing to the app's premium plan.

Available for iOS and Android systems, App Store and Google Play.

Merlin Bird ID

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Have you been walking around and seen brown birds and want to know what species they are? Download Merlin, as this app helps you quickly identify birds through photos and sounds. In fact, if you want, you can use this platform to explore a specific region and find out which birds are there.

Merlin also stands out for offering tips from experts in the field and for helping you develop birdwatching skills. There are over a thousand registered birds, so you will have plenty of material to learn about this universe.

Available for iOS and Android systems, App Store and Google Play.

Ready to find out once and for all which bird sings in your garden?

As you can see, you no longer need to carry around a bird encyclopedia to identify birds. With the apps we present, you can do it without complications and, even better, quickly.

When it comes to birds, every second counts in identifying them. That's because the chances of them flying away or running away when they see a human being are high. So, download an app from our list now and find out what kind of bird you've been hearing so often but haven't been able to figure out what species it is.