Birds of Ireland Field Guide
Spot and identify Irish birds!
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Spot. Learn. Identify. All 492 birds ever recorded in Ireland – powered by BirdWatch Ireland!
BirdWatch Ireland operates over 30 local branches and has more than 15,000 members, making it the largest ornithological organisation in Ireland. This app offers a comprehensive guide to Ireland’s birdlife. All breeding bird species are included in the free version, while over 260 rare vagrant species can be unlocked with an annual subscription.
A standout, one-of-a-kind feature of this app is the set of identification plates, custom-designed specifically for Ireland’s birds. These expertly crafted illustrations depict the various subspecies and plumage variations found across the country. Each plate highlights all major plumage differences, key identification features, and traits that help distinguish similar species.
The plates are complemented by detailed text covering taxonomy, abundance, size, appearance, identification tips, potential lookalikes, ecology, vocalisations, breeding, and behaviour. The free base version also includes powerful tools such as manual ID features, a ‘similar species’ finder, comparison views, European distribution maps, and the ability to create and manage your own sightings and field lists.
Unlock the app’s full potential with optional premium features:
• Use cutting-edge AI to identify birds by sound or photo – automatically and instantly
• Access over 1,140 bird calls and songs, plus video clips showcasing typical behaviour
• Explore lifelike 3D bird models and view species life-sized in your environment using Augmented Reality
• The Bird Bundle Ireland add-on also includes egg images for all native breeding birds and custom-made Irish distribution maps
Free base version includes:
• High-quality identification plates for all Irish species
• In-depth species profiles (habitat, behaviour, status & more)
• Bird names in 20 languages
• Manual ID tool
• ‘Similar species’ tool
• Side-by-side comparison of up to 8 species (16 on iPad)
• European range maps
• Create and export personal sighting lists
Try for free:
• AI-based photo identification
• AI-powered sound recognition of bird songs and calls
• Playable bird sounds
• Behaviour videos for most species
• Interactive 3D bird models with AR functionality
• Egg images for all native Irish species
• Irish-specific distribution maps
Subscription Information
Subscriptions are billed annually and charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. They renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account will be charged within 24 hours prior to renewal. You can manage your subscription or disable auto-renewal in your Apple ID account settings.
By purchasing in-app content, you directly support vital bird conservation projects across Ireland.
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Information
- Seller
- Sunbird Images OHG
- Size
- 1.4 GB
- Category
- Reference
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English and German
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Bird Bundle Ireland - yearly $17.99
- Bird Bundle Ireland - monthly $2.99
- All Bird Sounds $3.99
- Irish Vagrants - yearly $8.99
- Copyright
- © Sunbird Images® OHG 2025