Birds of Africa 1.24

About this App

The Birds of Africa app serves as a comprehensive identification guide intended to encompass all bird species across the continent. Currently, it features over 1,800 species, covering the entirety of West Africa and eight East African nations. Developed as a supportive tool for conservation efforts, this app stands as a valuable resource associated with The African Bird Club.

Key Features

• Available for free download globally.
• Includes detailed species lists for both comprehensive and Lite versions by country.
• Offers 5,000 high-resolution, pinch-zoomable photographs displaying various plumages: male, female, juvenile, and non-breeding.
• Features bird calls for over 1,700 species, enhancing auditory identification.
• Contains extensive textual information on different subspecies.
• Presents colour range maps indicating residency patterns, seasonal visitors, and migratory routes within Africa.
• Displays worldwide species distributions via Google Maps.
• Provides an in/out of range indicator along with the distance (in km) to the nearest point of a species' range from the user's current position.
• Supports GPS recording of personal sightings.
• Visualizes personal sightings and community contributions from other users on Google Maps.
• Includes options for identifying similar species to assist in challenging identification scenarios.
• Allows backup and retrieval of recorded personal sightings through cloud storage.
• Presents personal checklists either as a traditional list or displayed on Google Maps.
• Species lists can be sorted alphabetically or by taxonomic classification.
• Allows users to highlight or omit vagrant species from their checklists.
• Offers species names in ten different languages.
• Features an intuitive user interface with accessible help text available if needed.
• Undergoes regular content updates to maintain accuracy and relevance.
• Incorporates a messaging service for user communication.

Technical Requirements

The app requires access to reliable Wi-Fi connections for optimal functionality.

African Bird Club

The African Bird Club (africanbirdclub.org) is a UK registered charity committed to advancing education, fostering communication, and facilitating conservation efforts related to birds in Africa.