Birdbuddy: ID & Collect Birds
Buddy Bird Inc Education iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Birdbuddy: ID & Collect Birds is a free Education app for iPhone and iPad by Buddy Bird Inc. Rated 4.8/5 from 62,079 ratings. Requires iOS 15.3.
- Rating
- 4.8
- 62K ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 129 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Oct 23
- 2026 · v3.14.0
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About Birdbuddy: ID & Collect Birds
Birdbuddy is the world’s most recognized app for discovering and learning about birds – whether you’re using our smart bird feeder in your backyard or identifying birds anywhere with just your phone. Powered by artificial intelligence, Birdbuddy instantly recognizes bird species by photo or sound. Snap a picture, record a song, or let the smart feeder do the work for you. Get alerts when a bird visits, receive collectible postcard photos, and learn fascinating facts about each species. Join a global community of bird lovers and enjoy live bird photos from 500,000+ feeders in over 120 countries – all while contributing valuable data to bird conservation efforts. Key Features: • Identify birds by photo or sound – Use your phone’s camera or microphone to get an instant ID. No feeder required. • Smart feeder integration – Pair with the Birdbuddy feeder for automatic photos, videos, alerts, and postcards. • Collect and learn – Build your collection with each new bird. Explore facts about appearance, diet, calls, and more. • Explore a global birdwatching network – Discover moments of nature shared by our community. • Support conservation – Each bird you identify helps researchers track populations and migrations. Birdbuddy brings the joy of birdwatching to curious beginners and seasoned nature lovers alike. Whether you’re exploring your backyard or out on a trail, Birdbuddy helps you connect with birds — and the world around you.
Ratings & reviews
4.8
62K ratings
What’s new
Version 3.14.0 · Updated October 23, 2026
- New ways to make the most of your postcards, plus a smoother way to share them. We're rolling both out over the coming weeks, so you may not see them right away. - Bug fixes and performance improvements
App privacy
The developer, Buddy Bird Inc, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Purchases: Purchase History
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name
- User Content: Photos or Videos
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Location: Coarse Location
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data
Used for: Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality
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