Know what makes each species distinct.
Move from a match to a fuller picture: appearance, range, behavior, song, habitat, and more.
BirdScope for iPhone
Name the bird. Keep the moment.
Identify birds in seconds from a photo or song. Then go beyond the name with expert knowledge, field guides, and a collection that grows with every sighting.
Made for curious beginners, backyard birders, and seasoned watchers.
10,000+
bird species covered worldwide
Photo + sound
two ways to identify what you find
4.7 ★
from more than 2,800 App Store ratings
The field guide in your pocket
Curiosity meets clarity.
BirdScope turns a quick encounter into something you can understand and remember, without taking you out of the moment.
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Fast identification
Use a photo or a recording, even when you only have a few seconds.
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Useful context
Explore habitat, behavior, range, calls, and detailed galleries.
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Expert guidance
Build practical birding skills with approachable field stories and tips.
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Your sightings
Save each discovery and watch your personal collection take shape.
Two ways to identify
See it or hear it. BirdScope gets you closer.
A clear photo can reveal a species by its colors and shape. A short recording can reveal the singer hidden in the canopy.
Point, capture, identify. Frame the bird or choose a photo from your library to get a likely match in seconds.
More than a name
Every bird opens a new story.
Listen to calls, compare photos, learn behaviors, and follow expert guidance that makes your next walk more rewarding.
Learn in the field
Guides for a sharper eye and ear.
Practical lessons cover identification, migration, bird behavior, and the habits that make better birders.
How it works
From encounter to understanding in three steps.
Capture a clue
Take a photo, choose one from your library, or record the call you hear nearby.
Review the match
Compare the suggested species with photos, sounds, and distinguishing details.
Save the sighting
Add your discovery to a growing collection and keep learning from every encounter.
Start your next bird walk
The next bird you meet has a name.
Take BirdScope outside and turn the birds around you into a collection of discoveries.
Get BirdScope for iPhone