eBird by Cornell Lab

eBird Mobile lets you record the birds you see, adding them to eBird with ease

eBird by Cornell Lab - Birdwatching Made Easy

"eBird by Cornell Lab" is an intuitive Android app designed for birders to effortlessly record their sightings and contribute to a global bird observation database. It features real-time feedback on sightings, customizable checklists, and GPS-enabled tools, ensuring birdwatchers can track their observations worldwide. With full offline functionality and support for multiple languages, eBird fosters a community that supports scientific research, education, and conservation, making birdwatching more accessible and engaging.
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App stats

Downloads: 977,963
3.55K
Rating: 3.69
(3,513)
8 new ratings
Version: 3.1.3 (Last updated: 2024-11-19)
Version code: 149
Creation date: 2015-12-07
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
  • android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
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Size: 27.79M
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 61,127 ▼ 76
Other rankings
#172 in Books and reference (Free) ▲ #4 in merlin keyword 14 ▼ 1 #13 in reference keyword 9

Other platforms

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Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to use for submitting birding checklists.
  • Offers quick data entry and automatic tracking of time and distance.
  • Useful for tracking personal life lists and citizen science reporting.
Cons
  • Frequent bugs and crashes, especially after updates.
  • Poor user interface redesigns that some users find unappealing and confusing.
  • Location features are limited and problematic, making it difficult to enter checklists in new areas.
Most mentioned
  • App crashes when loading submitted checklists or starting new lists.
  • Frustration with the interface and overwhelming pop-ups for new users.
  • Inability to create new locations while traveling or to save favorite hotspots.
User reviews
The new update is very buggy. I hadn't updated in a while and when I finally did, multiple features are not working. 1) Attempting to load submitted checklists causes the app to crash. 2) When starting a list from a previous date, there is no way to create a new location- only my current location appears. I haven't used the rest of the app yet, but those two features are the only things I've attempted so far and neither have worked. Please fix, I was planning on using the app for yearlisting!
by Lauren Brockway, 2025-01-08
The app looks like it could be useful, but it's an exercise in frustration to even open it as j just get peppered with warning and pop ups trying to explain stuff that are about of context for what a new user experiences when they are trying to figure out the app. I shut it down and unlinked it from Merlin in pure frustration. Why Merlin sent me to this app, I have no clue, as I can see zero added value at present. I'm sure it has value, but what that might be is a mystery.
by Jeffrey Chamberlain, 2024-11-26
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