Report updated Apr 18, 2026
eBird
For birdwatchers and citizen scientists interested in tracking species and contributing to global ornithological research.
Overview · Full Intel report in progress
eBird is an established reference app that is completely free. With a 3.9/5 rating from 4.6K reviews, it shows polarized user reception.
What makes this app unique?
What Does It Look Like?
What Are The Key Features?
Enables users to record bird observations from any location worldwide using a global taxonomy based on The Clements Checklist.
Provides customized checklists that suggest likely species based on the user's specific location and time of year.
Supports incremental list keeping and counting of bird sightings while in the field.
Automatically flags rare species during the data entry process to ensure data accuracy.
How much does it cost?
Who Built It?
Cornell University
Connecting academic research with global citizen science through high-utility identification tools and community engagement platforms.
Portfolio
13
Apps
What other apps does Cornell University make?
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab
NestWatch by the Cornell Lab
Project FeederWatch
Cornell Connects
Cornell Vet preVet Tracker
Cornell Chatter
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Portfolio breakdown, audience, momentum, and every app published by Cornell University.
Analysis in progress, available soon
What do users think recently?
Analysis in progress, available soon
View the full user-sentiment analysis
Mood gauge, ratings & review-volume history, every praise / complaint / request, and sentiment over time.
Analysis in progress, available soon
What is the competitive landscape for eBird?
Where is it available?
Localized markets (7)
How's The Reference Market?
How does it evolve in the Reference market?
Rank progression
61 active rankings tracked — 30-day window
Strategic analysis coming soon
SWOT, key takeaways & outlook
The outtake for eBird
Key Takeaways
While the app is a highly regarded tool for scientific data collection, users report significant technical issues regarding the initial download of regional data packs.
Where Is It Heading?
Trend analysis
Available very soon