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What's new in version 2.2.1
- New Search Engine tutorials, attribute definitions. all new photo labels
- 29 new species illustrations, now conforms to AOU and ABA standards
- View Mode button for viewing the browse page in four different views: compact, icon, thumbnail, and gallery
- 148 new audio calls from Cornell Lab
- Hundreds of new landscape photos
- Improved compatibly with tablets
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Product Description
Product Description
iBird Pro 2 for Android is a must-have app for fans of ornithology. Selected Macworld's Best Reference App of 2009, iBird Pro includes entries for more than 900 species of North American birds, along with over 1,000 drawings and 2,500 photos.
HD-quality images of more than 900 species
Five hours of bird-song audio
Birding Made Easy
One notable feature of iBird Pro 2 is five hours of song recordings from the Cornell University Ornithology Lab. Playing bird songs and calls allows you to attract birds right to your device for easier identification and clearer photographs. All illustrations, images, and maps come in full HD resolution; zoom and pinch the screen to view fine detail. All the art in iBird Pro is optimized for Android tablets.
A Nest Full of Facts
Also included in the app are in-depth descriptions for each species--even instinct species, such as the Ivory-billed Woodpecker. Other features: a search engine to identify birds by color, shape, and habitat; color range maps; hand-drawn illustrations; band codes; extensive identification, behavior, and habitat information; physical attributes grouped into basic, head, and flight-related characteristics; taxonomic and alphabetical family sort options; and free lifetime updates.
Please use iBird in the field responsibly. The American Birding Association's Code of Ethics, particularly section 1(b), is suggested as a usage guide.
Technical Note
Note that a download of 400MB is required to load the iBird Pro database on your device; a Wi-Fi connection is highly recommended for this download. This database should be automatically saved on your SD card. You can also manually do this by going to Settings->Applications->Manage Applications->iBird Pro 2 and tapping on Move to SD Card.
Developer Info
Mitch Waite Group is the developer of iBird, the world's most popular interactive field guide for the Android platform.
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
120 of 125 people found the following review helpful
By Cheryl
Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this app as a gift to my daughter, the bird enthusiast. The following is her review:
I work as a volunteer naturalist at the local state park. My primary duty is to teach visitors how to identify the various birds that come to the nature center's numerous feeders. This app is perfect for that!
I have this app on my Kindle Fire, on a Droid X and on an iPod Touch. While the app is wonderful on all three devices, I primarily use it on the Kindle Fire, simply because it is easier to see in a group setting.
The iBird app makes identifying birds easy and fun. It helps you identify birds in so many ways: body and head descriptions, flight patterns, nest and egg descriptions, and more. Many birds look similar, such as the Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers. The "similar" feature helps distinguish between two similar birds, and the multiple photos of each type of bird plus connection to photos on Flickr help a lot.
The search feature is excellent and very fast, so you can identify the birds quickly before they fly away. The ability to narrow down birds by location is wonderful. I can go over the list of birds our group will likely see on our bird watching hikes quickly and easily before we set out. Also, with the list narrowed, bird identification is faster, less confusing and more enjoyable for everyone.
Since we have an outdoor speaker on the feeders that pipes in to the nature center viewing area, we can hear the birds even if they are not brave enough to come down to the feeders. The "bird sounds" feature is ideal for helping people identify birds by listening to their calls, even when they cannot see the birds themselves.
The "birdpedia" and "facts" features help me entertain the visitors by reminding me of interesting facts about the birds. For example, the Carolina Wren will make multiple nests to confuse predators, and the Northern Cardinal is the state bird for seven states.
The "favorites" feature is a great way for me to keep track of the birds we have spotted in the area, so I can make special mention of them to the group.
This app is perfect for people who are new to bird watching and want to learn how to identify birds. It's also wonderful for experienced bird watchers who want to keep their life lists (the list of birds we've spotted in our lifetimes, or birds we still want to see) handy at all times. I highly recommend it!
I work as a volunteer naturalist at the local state park. My primary duty is to teach visitors how to identify the various birds that come to the nature center's numerous feeders. This app is perfect for that!
I have this app on my Kindle Fire, on a Droid X and on an iPod Touch. While the app is wonderful on all three devices, I primarily use it on the Kindle Fire, simply because it is easier to see in a group setting.
The iBird app makes identifying birds easy and fun. It helps you identify birds in so many ways: body and head descriptions, flight patterns, nest and egg descriptions, and more. Many birds look similar, such as the Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers. The "similar" feature helps distinguish between two similar birds, and the multiple photos of each type of bird plus connection to photos on Flickr help a lot.
The search feature is excellent and very fast, so you can identify the birds quickly before they fly away. The ability to narrow down birds by location is wonderful. I can go over the list of birds our group will likely see on our bird watching hikes quickly and easily before we set out. Also, with the list narrowed, bird identification is faster, less confusing and more enjoyable for everyone.
Since we have an outdoor speaker on the feeders that pipes in to the nature center viewing area, we can hear the birds even if they are not brave enough to come down to the feeders. The "bird sounds" feature is ideal for helping people identify birds by listening to their calls, even when they cannot see the birds themselves.
The "birdpedia" and "facts" features help me entertain the visitors by reminding me of interesting facts about the birds. For example, the Carolina Wren will make multiple nests to confuse predators, and the Northern Cardinal is the state bird for seven states.
The "favorites" feature is a great way for me to keep track of the birds we have spotted in the area, so I can make special mention of them to the group.
This app is perfect for people who are new to bird watching and want to learn how to identify birds. It's also wonderful for experienced bird watchers who want to keep their life lists (the list of birds we've spotted in our lifetimes, or birds we still want to see) handy at all times. I highly recommend it!
47 of 52 people found the following review helpful
By kim sutton
Amazon Verified Purchase
I read the reviews from other FIRE ownews and I agree ; this is the app for the Bridger. It is everything you need and replaces all your bird books.
I had a proplem with the initial install (app aborted saying it wont run without a SD card). called amazon support and they had me remove and re-install the app. then it worked.
I had a proplem with the initial install (app aborted saying it wont run without a SD card). called amazon support and they had me remove and re-install the app. then it worked.
44 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I've been following iBird for quite a while on iOS, but have wanted it for my Android phone. Finally, the finished product for Android is here, and it was worth the wait!
iBird Pro has an incredible collection of birds, with great photos, facts, and songs, plus a lot more. I'm currently running this on my original Droid, and it works fine, but I look forward to using it on a newer phone soon.
I especially appreciate the ability to star or favorite particular birds, the search functionality, and the ability to take notes in the application. The Flickr integration works very well, also.
I highly recommend this application, even if, like me, you're not a particularly avid birder. I enjoy the outdoors and wildlife, but am not what you'd consider a birdwatcher.
iBird Pro has an incredible collection of birds, with great photos, facts, and songs, plus a lot more. I'm currently running this on my original Droid, and it works fine, but I look forward to using it on a newer phone soon.
I especially appreciate the ability to star or favorite particular birds, the search functionality, and the ability to take notes in the application. The Flickr integration works very well, also.
I highly recommend this application, even if, like me, you're not a particularly avid birder. I enjoy the outdoors and wildlife, but am not what you'd consider a birdwatcher.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very thoughtfully crafted app...
Very useful and easy to use for the novice birdwatcher as well as those truly learned in this field. Well worth the price many times over.
Published 1 day ago by CB in DC
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of thr best bird identifier apps out there!
I have identified so many birds in my yard this year! Only wish you could search by color or description. Hoping yo get one of my photographs used!
Published 2 days ago by Julie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best out there
This app is the one I use out of the 3 I have. It is the most detailed of the bunch.
Published 3 days ago by Randy Hein
5.0 out of 5 stars
great resource for novices!
I really enjoy iBird Pro. I have it both on my tablet and phone. Easy to use. Very comprehensive in scope and in detail. The pictures are clear and vivid. The sound are amazing! Read more
Published 6 days ago by John E. Lewis
2.0 out of 5 stars
Underwhelmed
I downloaded iBird (v2 for android) thinking it would offer some different capabilities from Sibley's. Unfortunately I found it very simplistic and underwhelming. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Dennis Deck
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect App
Unfortunately, I paid $20.00 for this app about 5 years ago when I first purchased a smart phone. Well worth the money, and what a deal now! Read more
Published 8 days ago by C. McDonald
1.0 out of 5 stars
Bought for kindle but now it is gone
This is more a review of Amazon manipulation than this product. Since I purchased the program in 2012 for Kindle and it worked fine, but it was suggested I remove all contents... Read more
Published 9 days ago by Kate V. Somerville
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great field guide
I like this app a lot especially the sounds of the birds. Never saw some rare birds that I wanted to see because I had a hard time catching people's decriptions of the... Read more
Published 10 days ago by WalkingStone
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great App
I use this app primarily for identifying and monitoring raptor nests at state park. It is a great resource and very helpful when showing park visitors different birds.
Published 14 days ago by Brent Pick
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for backyard birdwatching
I moved to a new state and saw different birds for me in the backyard. This app has helped me identify the birds and I can mark them as favorites. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Krista
