# Collins Bird Guide

> The Collins Bird Guide App is the ultimate field guide for the birdwatcher

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.natureguides.birdguide](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.natureguides.birdguide)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.natureguides.birdguide`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** NatureGuides Ltd
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 95,415
- **Rating:** 4.24 / 5 (1,519 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.4.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-21
- **First published:** 2017-06-05
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 1.18 GB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.natureguides.birdguide)
- **Website:** [http://www.natureguides.com](http://www.natureguides.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.natureguides.com/privacy-policy](http://www.natureguides.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

The Collins Bird Guide App is the ultimate tool for both passionate birders and casual birdwatchers. Based on the renowned book by Lars Svensson, Killian Mullarney, and Dan Zetterström, this app offers over 700 European species with 3500+ detailed illustrations. Users have access to comprehensive information covering habitat, identification, range, and bird calls, enhanced by powerful search filters and curated confusion lists.

With features like recording sightings, multilingual support with names in 18 languages, and detailed mapping data from notable bird conservation organizations, this app is perfect for anyone eager to identify and learn about birds quickly and thoroughly. Praised by experts and seamlessly designed for convenience, the Collins Bird Guide App is a must-have companion for every birdwatching adventure.

## Rankings

- #225,876 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.natureguides.birdguide.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Useful for identifying birds with sound features and distribution maps
- Good illustrations and detailed information about species
- User-friendly interface for both novices and experts
- Convenient to have digital access compared to a physical book
- Very helpful for quick references during fieldwork

### Cons

- App lacks certain features like full-size images for personal lists
- Frequent requests for additional payment to upgrade to newer versions
- Temporary filters do not save for future use
- Reported performance issues such as slowness and frequent freezing
- Customer support seems lacking, particularly for app stability and data loss concerns

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