Identify Birds – Smart Bird ID
From photo or sound. Instantly
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Identify, Collect and Learn – Free. No Ads. Ever.
Smart Bird ID is the all-in-one bird identifier, bird song identifier, bird call identifier, bird sounds guide, and birdwatching app for birders, families, photographers, and nature lovers.
Wondering “what bird is this?” Smart Bird ID helps you identify birds instantly from a photo or by recording bird song and bird calls around you.
Explore a global bird identification guide, discover birds near you, and improve your skills through daily challenges, quizzes, mini-games, and expert-led courses in the Bird Academy.
Whether you are spotting garden birds, walking a trail, or travelling, Smart Bird ID turns every bird encounter into a fun learning adventure.
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IDENTIFY ANY BIRD BY PHOTO OR SOUND
Quickly identify birds using powerful AI bird recognition and bird song identification tools.
• Photo ID: Snap or upload a bird photo to instantly answer “what bird is this?” with fast, accurate identification
• Sound ID: Record bird song and bird calls, even with background noise, and detect multiple species at once
• Bird sounds library: Explore thousands of bird songs, calls, and spectrograms
• Works offline and with Siri Shortcuts – just ask: “What bird is singing?”
• Global bird catalogue with expert photos, videos, recordings, and identification tips
Perfect for identifying garden birds, songbirds, raptors, shorebirds, seabirds, and more.
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THE BIRD ACADEMY – LEARN WHILE YOU PLAY
Improve your bird identification skills through interactive learning.
• Daily bird challenges that test your identification skills
• Bird quizzes on songs, families, feathers, eggs, and habitats
• Mini-games that train your memory and listening skills
• Educational bird videos and courses created with field experts such as Chirp Nook and The Nature Educator
• Spectrograms and guided learning for bird song and bird calls
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LOG AND TRACK YOUR BIRD SIGHTINGS
Build your personal birding history.
• Automatic bird journal with photos, sounds, and locations
• Life list, year list, and garden list synced across devices
• Interactive map to discover birds near you and track sightings
Your sightings become a living birding diary.
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COLLECT, COMPETE AND HAVE FUN
• Unlock thousands of animated bird stickers as you discover species
• Earn medals for your best bird photos, videos, and recordings
• Join real-time quizzes and seasonal bird counts
• Track your progress as a birder
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CONNECT WITH BIRDERS WORLDWIDE
• Discover bird photos, videos, and sounds shared by the community
• Like, comment, and follow other birdwatchers
• Get your media featured on bird species pages
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WHY BIRDERS LOVE SMART BIRD ID
• 100% ad-free, even in the free version
• Powerful bird photo identification and bird sound recognition tools
• Beautiful design built by birders for birders
• Works offline for woods, gardens, trails, and travel
• Includes iMessage bird stickers
• Used by birders, families, nature groups, and educators worldwide
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SMART BIRD ID PRO
Unlock the complete birding experience:
• Full access to the Bird Academy
• Cloud backup for sightings and media
• Share your birding journey with a public profile
• Collect every animated sticker and earn all medals
• Access the complete global bird catalogue
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MADE FOR GARDENS, TRAILS AND TRAVEL
From garden feeders to wetlands, forests, coastlines, and national parks across Britain, Ireland, and Europe, Smart Bird ID helps you recognise bird song, identify birds around you, and discover the birds of Britain, Ireland and Europe wherever you go.
Perfect for birdwatchers, photographers, educators, children, and families who love learning about nature.
Identify birds near you, learn bird songs, and quickly answer the question “what bird is this?” using photo ID or bird song identification wherever you are.
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Privacy Policy: https://smartbirdid.com/privacy
Terms of Use: https://smartbirdid.com/terms
• A beautifully revamped map for a smoother, more enjoyable experience
• More insights and stats about the birds you identify
• New interactive bird stickers
• New bird sound videos to help you learn and recognise birds
The developer, Yellow Cardinal Inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- User Content
- Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Provider
- Yellow Cardinal Inc.
- Size
- 334.2 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.3 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 11 more
- English, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
Messaging and Chat
User-Generated Content
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Smart Bird ID+ Yearly £44.99
- Smart Bird ID+ Monthly £8.99
- Academy Pass £29.99
- Smart Bird ID+ Yearly (Family) £89.99
- Smart Bird ID+ Monthly (Family) £17.99
- Regional Sticker Pack £4.99
- World Sticker Pack £7.99
- Copyright
- © 2025 Yellow Cardinal Inc.
