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Using advanced AI image recognition and audio analysis technologies, it can identify over 10,000 bird species—by simply snapping a photo of a bird or recording its sounds.\n\nIDENTIFY BIRDS IN A SNAP\n\n•••Bird Photo Identification•••\nBirdScope is one of the best Bird identifiers out there. Whenever you see a bird, just take a photo. It could be a little sparrow in your backyard or a big eagle in the park. The app uses smart technology to look at the bird’s shape, colors, and feathers. In no time, you’ll know what kind of bird it is—just like Merlin bird identifier does! BirdScope’s bird photo identification feature also gives you details about where the bird lives, what it eats, and more.\n\n•••Bird Call & Sounds ID•••\nHave you ever heard a strange chirp or tweet and wondered which bird made it? BirdScope’s bird call ID has got you covered. Record any Bird sounds you hear, whether it’s a loud caw or a soft whistle. The app compares the sound to thousands of others in its library. Even in a noisy place, it can quickly tell you which bird made that sound. With BirdScope’s bird sounds ID, you can identify birds by sound just as easily as by sight.\n\nLEARN ALL ABOUT BIRDS\n\n•••Bird Encyclopedia•••\nInside BirdScope, there’s a huge bird encyclopedia. It’s like a big book full of information about thousands of birds from all over the world. You can see beautiful pictures of each bird and read about what they look like, where they live, and how they raise their babies. Whether you’re curious about hummingbirds’ fast wings or owls’ silent flight, the bird encyclopedia has all the answers.\n\n•••Bird Watching Guides•••\nBirdScope’s bird - watching guides are great for everyone, from new bird - watchers to pros. They tell you the best times to see different birds. For example, some birds are more active in the early morning. The guides also tell you the best places to go bird - watching near you. Plus, they give tips on how to use binoculars and cameras to get a better look at the birds.\n\n•••Fun Avian Stories•••\nLearn interesting facts about birds with BirdScope’s avian stories. Did you know some birds can dance? Or that certain birds use tools to find food? These fun facts make bird - watching even more exciting.\n\n•••Build Your Collection•••\nEvery time you identify a new bird with BirdScope—either by taking a photo or using the bird call ID—you can add it to your own virtual bird collection. You can see how many different birds you’ve found, share your collection with other bird - lovers, and even compete with them to see who’s found the most.\n\n\nBirdScope - Bird Identifier is more than just an app. It’s a community of people who love birds. Download it now and start your bird watching adventure!\n\n\nTerms of Use: https://bird-app-service.bytescell.com/en/agreement.html\nPrivacy Policy: https://bird-app-service.bytescell.com/en/privacy.html","facts":{"developer_id":1838697365,"developer_url":null,"first_released":"2025-04-05T07:00:00Z","support_url":null,"privacy_url":null,"website_url":null,"app_version":"1.10.0","release_notes":"Enhanced the user experience and fixed some bugs.","rating_current_version":4.70248,"rating_count_current_version":2988,"star_counts":null,"genres":["Lifestyle","Education"],"languages":["EN","FR","DE","IT","JA","PT","RU","ZH","ES","ZH"],"content_advisories":null,"device_families":null,"chart":null},"freshness":{"apple_read_at":"2026-10-19T23:54:11.527Z","catalog_read_at":null,"reviews_checked_at":null,"summary_written_at":"2026-10-19T04:56:11.711Z","placed_at":"2026-10-19T04:48:11.803Z","scored_at":"2026-10-20T10:18:11.612Z"},"editorial":{"one_liner":"Identifies birds from a photo or a recorded sound, with a bird encyclopedia, watching guides, and a virtual bird.","what_is":"BirdScope is a bird identification app that uses AI image recognition and audio analysis to identify over 10,000 bird species from a photo or a recording of bird sounds. 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