BirdLab

BirdLab is a unique participatory science game developed by the National Natural History Museum and AgroParisTech. By building two identical bird feeders and observing birds visiting them, players contribute valuable data to help researchers understand bird behavior. The game features identification quizzes covering 26 common bird species and detailed fact sheets to enhance learning. Players engage for 5-minute sessions during winter months, reporting real observations that aid scientific studies on how birds use feeders.

BirdLab transforms birdwatching into a fun and meaningful activity that supports biodiversity research. By combining education, gameplay, and citizen science, it provides nature enthusiasts a chance to help science directly from their garden, balcony, or terrace. The free app promotes awareness and invites users to share results and recruit new players, fostering a community around ecological conservation.