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Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID Turns Your Phone Into a Field Expert

by Nhu Nguyen Thi

4.7
IOSReference
If you’ve ever wondered what bird just flew by or whose song you’re hearing, this app is a game-changer. It identifies birds through both sound recordings and photos, making it incredibly handy for hikers, gardeners, or curious beginners. The accuracy is impressive, even with background noise like traffic or wind.

About Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID

I’ve been testing Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID during my morning walks, and it’s honestly one of the most satisfying apps I’ve used lately. The sound recognition works surprisingly well—I recorded a chorus of birds near a busy road, and it still picked out a Northern Cardinal and Song Sparrow clearly. The photo ID is just as reliable; just snap a pic (even from a distance or in meh lighting), and it usually nails the species within seconds. It’s not just names, either—you get detailed info about habitat, behavior, and even migration patterns. Perfect for parents teaching kids about nature, or birders tracking local species. That said, the interface isn’t the most intuitive—took me a minute to figure out how to review past identifications—but it’s a minor gripe for how well the core features perform. No ads during use, which is a nice touch. Definitely worth the download if you spend time outdoors.

Key Features

  • Identify birds by recording their songs, even with background noise
  • Photo recognition for quick visual ID with detailed species info
  • Offline use for remote hiking or areas with poor signal

Why Users Love It

Accurate sound and photo ID in real-time
Educational content for all skill levels

Perfect for: Perfect for hikers, birdwatching beginners, families, and anyone curious about local wildlife.

Screenshots

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User Reviews

Pumpmanjim.
Apr 12, 2025

Good program for picking up bird sounds and identifying them. Not terribly intuitive for moving around in program. Jim Ridgway Anchorage, Alaska Merlins Bird ID Good program for picking up bird sounds and identifying them.Not terribly intuitive for moving around in program.Jim RidgwayAnchorage, Alaska

rpfarr
Jun 21, 2025

Able to find birdsong among other sounds, like traffic. Good! Able to find birdsong among other sounds, like traffic.

Trishasaaaaaa
Jun 24, 2025

it's very cute and cool, using the app is a pleasure!❤️ My new fav app it's very cute and cool, using the app is a pleasure!❤️

FimqSorghacshahw99
Apr 22, 2025

This app has completely changed my hikes! I can now identify birds just by snapping a photo or recording their songs. Super accurate and fun to use! Amazing for Nature Walks! This app has completely changed my hikes! I can now identify birds just by snapping a photo or recording their songs. Super accurate and fun to use!

Faamfinagnino80
Apr 22, 2025

From photos to songs, this app does it all. It's helped me expand my knowledge of local bird species and even spot some rare ones. A Must-Have for Bird Enthusiasts From photos to songs, this app does it all. It's helped me expand my knowledge of local bird species and even spot some rare ones.

App Details

Developer

Nhu Nguyen Thi

Platform

ios

Rating

4.7

Last Updated

9/7/2025