Bird Sounds presents a collection of bird recordings, with sounds credited to the Macaulay Library and collaborators.
This Android app recognizes bird species from their sounds and includes an extensive database of bird recordings.
About whoBIRD
whoBIRD is an Android app that identifies bird species from their sounds. It is built on the BirdNET project and, according to its homepage, covers more than 6,000 bird species worldwide. Recognition uses machine learning and runs on the device, so the homepage states that no internet connection is needed.
The app is listed on F-Droid, a repository of free and open source Android apps. The F-Droid page lists the app under GPL v3.0 only, but it also flags non-free components and features that may be unwanted. The BirdNET model is published under CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0, which is a non-commercial license. The app requires Android 9 or later, and it requests location, Bluetooth, network, audio settings and microphone permissions. The F-Droid page says location use may increase battery consumption.
Key features
- Identifies bird species from their vocalizations using machine learning
- Database covering over 6,000 bird species worldwide, per the homepage
- Performs recognition on the device without an internet connection
- Built on the BirdNET project
- Can use approximate or precise location while in use
- Can record audio through the microphone while in use
Best for: Android users who want to identify birds by their sounds, including in places without internet access.
Good for
- Recognition runs on the device and does not require an internet connection
- Covers a large number of bird species, according to the homepage
- Distributed through F-Droid, which states that it builds and signs the APK from the listed source
Watch out for
- The F-Droid page flags non-free components and features that may be unwanted
- The BirdNET model is licensed CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0, which is non-commercial
- Installing the APK directly means updates are not flagged, so the F-Droid client is recommended
whoBIRD at a glance
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- French
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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whoBIRD FAQ
Does whoBIRD need an internet connection to identify birds?
The homepage states that whoBIRD performs recognition entirely on the device and does not require an internet connection.
Which Android version is required?
The homepage states that the app requires Android 9 or later.
Can the APK be installed outside the F-Droid client?
The F-Droid page says APK download is possible, but updates will not be flagged in that mode. It recommends installing and using the F-Droid client.
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