# Bird Call Xeno - Songs & Calls

> Identify bird calls, songs & sounds from Xeno-Canto. Download for offline play.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.inceptive.birdcall](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.inceptive.birdcall)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.inceptive.birdcall`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Suhas Chitade
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 20,147
- **Rating:** 2.82 / 5 (187 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-02
- **First published:** 2017-10-09
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 36 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-26
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.inceptive.birdcall)
- **Website:** [https://www.inceptivetechnologies.com/](https://www.inceptivetechnologies.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://inceptivetechnologies.com/birdcallprivacypolicy/](https://inceptivetechnologies.com/birdcallprivacypolicy/)

## Description

**Bird Call Xeno – Songs & Calls** connects birders, researchers, and educators to Xeno-Canto’s extensive collection of authentic bird recordings. Search by common name, scientific name, or species code, then filter results by country, rating, and call type. High-quality recordings are prioritized to help you study and identify bird songs and calls.

Download recordings for offline playback, create custom playlists, and use smart caching to save data. Light and dark themes, customizable layouts, and access to recordings from thousands of species make this app useful for field birding, education, research, and building a personal bird sound library. Bird Call Xeno is an independent app and is not affiliated with Xeno-Canto.

## Rankings

- #442,981 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.inceptive.birdcall.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users value the app’s bird-call collection, its usefulness for learning and identification, and its generally simple interface. The most frequent concern is unreliable internet access, with multiple users unable to connect despite having a working connection. Lag and slow loading or downloads are also reported. Offline use is another concern: users mention limitations on downloading recordings and one update that reportedly removed earlier downloads. Some reviewers also appreciate the developer’s responsiveness to feedback.

### Pros

- Offers a large, useful collection of bird calls and recordings.
- Helps users study and identify birds and learn their calls.
- Many users find it simple and easy to navigate.
- The developer has responded to feedback and fixed reported issues.

### Cons

- Repeated internet-connection errors have prevented many users from accessing the app.
- Some users report lag, unresponsiveness, or slow loading and downloads.
- Offline downloads have limitations, and one major update reportedly caused previously downloaded recordings to disappear.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.inceptive.birdcall)