JapaneseBirds

Japanese Birds

A field-guide app for iPhone and iPad, covering 250 species of birds commonly seen in Japan—complete with photographs, descriptions, and sounds. With 364 recordings of songs, calls, and drumming, you can look up a bird and check its voice the moment you hear it, anywhere you are.

Features

Five ways to search

Browse by name alphabetically or by family, or search by common name, scientific name, or Japanese name.
Search by attributes

Filter birds by color, size, habitat, or distribution, with the results sorted by size.
Listen to the voices

364 sounds, including songs, calls, and drumming. To play a sound, simply tap the play button or the phonetic spelling.
See and understand

Photographs, life descriptions, and phonetic spellings for the voices help you understand each bird effortlessly.
Make your own lists

Create lists of favorite birds—by season, by site, or any way you like. Sample lists for Hokkaido and Okinawa are included.
Train your ear

The player plays sounds from your own list or by family. Simply appreciate your favorites, or train your ear in blind mode.