Bird identifier for iPhone
Know what bird that is.
Point your camera at the bird. BirdLens reads its plumage, shape, and markings and names the most likely species — the moment you snap.
① The species
One photo, the right name.
Every photo returns a named species with a confidence level, not a vague guess. When two birds look alike, BirdLens shows how sure it is — the same way a careful birder hedges in the field.
Certainty
Sample species
Adult male · breeding plumage
Confidence
$420
$344—$504
Identifications are a guide, not a verdict. For rare records, banding, or anything that matters, confirm with a field expert.
Matched species
First pressing · gatefold LP
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② The match
The right species, confirmed.
Look-alikes are everywhere in birding. BirdLens reads the bird's field marks and matches the likely species, with a confidence indicator — confirm it, or pick another candidate if it's off.
- Frame the whole bird — shape and posture carry the ID.
- A confidence ring shows how sure the match is.
- Not quite right? Pick another candidate in a tap.
③ The life list
Your life list, growing.
Save every bird you identify into a personal life list on your device. Sort, filter, and watch your list fill out — species by species, family by family, season after season.
Species recorded
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Species
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Families
Live Activities
Live on your Lock Screen.
BirdLens brings three Live Activities to the Dynamic Island — so identifications, sightings, and milestones live where you'll actually see them.
ID in progress
Watch a recognition run from the island, hands-free.
New to your list
A live note when you log a species for the first time.
Milestone unlocked
A celebration when you earn a new birding badge.
Birding badges
Milestones, cast in metal.
Sparrow to eagle, every milestone you reach is struck into a birding badge — by how many species you've found, how many families you've covered, and the seasons you've birded through.
17 tier badges to earn · Hover a badge
Learn the field craft
Know the bird before you name it.
Field marks, songs, migration, habitat, look-alikes — birder know-how, free to read inside the app and right here.
FreeHow to identify a bird: the four-step field method
Size, shape, behavior, color — the order experienced birders read a bird in.
FreeKey field marks that clinch an ID
Wing bars, eye rings, tail patterns — the small details that name a bird.
FreeIdentify birds by song: a beginner's ear-training guide
Pitch, rhythm, repetition — how to turn a song into a name.
FreeBird migration seasons: when to look for what
Spring rush, fall trickle — the calendar that fills a life list.
FreeRead the habitat, find the bird
Edges, water, canopy — let the landscape tell you what's near.
FreeConfusing look-alikes and how to tell them apart
The pairs that fool everyone — and the one detail that separates each.
FreeBird behavior: reading what a bird is doing
Foraging, flocking, courtship — behavior is a field mark too.
FreeKeep a birding life list that actually grows
Log it right, and your list becomes a map of your birding life.
BirdLens Pro
Name any bird — and learn it inside out.
Go Pro for unlimited identifications, full species profiles, and a life list without limits.
Weekly
Flexible$9.99/week
Annual
Best value$59.99/year
about $1.15 / week
Auto-renewing subscription billed to your Apple ID. Renews at the same price each period unless cancelled at least 24 hours before it ends. Manage or cancel anytime in App Store settings. No free trial.
FAQ
Good questions, straight answers.
How accurate is the identification?
Each result comes with a confidence level, and BirdLens shows alternative candidates when two species look alike. It's a strong field guide, not the final word — for rare records, confirm with an expert.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Your life list, identification history, and preferences are primarily stored on your device. Optional Sign in with Apple and server-backed family features use an account. We use limited PostHog product analytics and AppsFlyer install attribution without IDFA or cross-app advertising tracking.
What happens to the photos I take?
When online recognition is enabled, a photo you take is sent securely to the recognition service to identify the bird. It is not retained after processing, shared, or used for advertising.
Is anything free?
Yes — the birding guides are free to read, in the app and on this site. Full identification and species profiles are part of BirdLens Pro.
How do I cancel?
Cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. There's no free trial and no lock-in — the subscription simply stops renewing.
Which devices are supported?
BirdLens is an iPhone app. Live Activities appear on iPhones with the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen.
