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iBird Photo Sleuth
Use on-device image recognition to suggest North American bird identities from photos.
Consider it as a starting point for checking field marks.
Three ranked guesses and range information help compare candidates.
Keep in mind: Confidence values are model estimates, not verified identification, and online forum or training submissions differ from local recognition.
Inside the app
Official product images
What you can do
- Choose or capture a bird photo
- Inspect ranked guesses and field marks
- Optionally share a photo or use linked expert/community help
Good for
- Birders reviewing possible species in the stated region.
Consider alternatives for
- Users requiring guaranteed identification from a blurred image.
Limitations & considerations
- Captured minimum: iOS 13.6.
- Confidence values are model estimates, not verified identification, and online forum or training submissions differ from local recognition.
Privacy & permissions
The publisher states offline CoreML recognition; optional photo sharing for training or with others sends selected images outside the device.
Sources & review notes Updated Nov 11, 2026
Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.
- US App Store developer description
Complete description, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.
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