Birds of Africa

Name: Birds of Africa
Author: Nuvio Software

By: Nuvio Software

Guide to more than 2,300 species of birds in Africa

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Features & Capabilities

The Birds of Africa Chrome extension offers an extensive field guide to more than 2,300 bird species across 43 African countries. Developed by the African Bird Club to aid conservation, this extension provides high-quality features including 5,000 full-screen photos with detailed plumage variations, bird calls for over 2,000 species, and color-coded range maps showing residency and migration patterns.

Users can access personal and community sightings with GPS mapping, create checklists in alphabetical or taxonomic order, and enjoy multilingual support for species names in 10 languages. Regular content updates and an intuitive interface enhance the birdwatching experience, making it an essential tool for enthusiasts, researchers, and conservationists focused on Africa's rich avifauna.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Photography

By:

Nuvio Software

Downloads:

35,710 61

Version:

1.25 Last updated: 2023-09-12

Version code:

12500

Creation date:

2020-02-03

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
com.mountainhops.africa.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Size:

17.42MB

Email:

we*****@mountainhops.co.za

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-08

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 334,437 ▼ 1,167

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Developed by:

Nuvio Software

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mountainhops.africa

Email:

we*****@mountainhops.co.za

Website:

https://africanbirdclub.org/

User Reviews

Birds of Africa is a comprehensive and free app highly regarded for its detailed bird information, calls, and offline usability. Users appreciate its helpful features and user-friendly design. However, many report slow data downloads and recent bugs affecting species dropdown menus, which disrupt usability. Some users also note small images and interface limitations. Despite these issues, the app remains a valuable tool for African birdwatchers.

Pros

Provides comprehensive and detailed information about African birds, including calls, images, and distribution maps.
Free to use with no cost for accessing bird data and features.
Includes useful features such as comparison to similar species, detailed calls, and range maps.
User-friendly interface with easy navigation between species and supports multiple languages.
Works offline after downloading bird data for the desired region or country.

Cons

Slow and lengthy download times for bird data, sometimes taking hours or days, even on high-speed internet.
Recent updates introduced bugs causing issues with dropdown menus for bird species selection, making the app difficult or impossible to use properly.
Some users find images too small and interface not intuitive, lacking features like pinch and zoom on pictures.
Cannot opt out of signup prompts, with annoying reminders each time the app starts.
Incomplete or lite databases for some countries despite claims of full coverage.

Recent reviews

Amazing app! Gives good information about the birds, the bird's call, birds that look similar, and even the bird's distribution throughout the world. And just to top it off, the app is free!