Collins British Bird Guide is a digital reference tool for identifying 264 common British and Irish bird species. It features expert illustrations by Killian Mullarney and Dan Zetterström, authoritative text by Lars Svensson, and integrated sound recordings. The app is designed to serve as a portable, field-ready alternative to traditional printed bird guides.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Birdwatchers and ornithology enthusiasts in the UK and Ireland.
Key features
Search for birds using location, time of year, or specific plumage traits.
Access detailed text covering habitat, range, and voice, alongside high-quality illustrations and distribution maps.
Listen to hundreds of sound recordings to assist with field identification.
Record bird sightings with options to capture data ranging from species names to geocodes and personal notes.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Active developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: active.
Who built it?
NatureGuides
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What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
Read the full review analysisCompetition
Competitive landscape for Collins British Bird Guide
How's the Reference market?
The rivals identified
By Chirp Birding Ltd.
Both applications target birdwatchers in the UK and Ireland, competing for the same user base seeking identification tools and sighting logs.
- Birda provides AI-assisted identification, whereas Collins relies on expert-authored text and illustrations.
- Birda offers a social community for sharing photography, while Collins functions as a static reference tool.
- Birda uses a freemium model with subscription-gated features, while Collins charges a flat 7.99 fee.
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Key takeaways for Collins British Bird Guide
Where is it heading?
Bottom line
While highly regarded for its authoritative content and illustrations, users note that the search functionality and list export capabilities remain areas for potential improvement.
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