Bird ID Hawaii

Name: Bird ID Hawaii
Price: 8.99 USD
Rating: 4.7 (19 reviews)
Author: John P. Hoover

by John P. Hoover

iPhone

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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At a glance: $8.99

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Reference
Travel

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Function	Availability	Access	Scope	Evidence
Family Sharing	Yes	Unknown	App Store	Store published

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Price: $8.99

Last verified 31 Jul 2026

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4.7 19 ratings · App Store

5/5Great app for birding in Hawai’i
My wife and I just returned from the Big Island and used this app a lot. It had all the features we desired, with a simple, logical layout and the ability to search by habitat type, color, or name. High-quality photos, video, and sounds made it easy to identify birds. The description of each species provided just the right amount of information for in the field (including where to find each species) and the links to Wikipedia pages were really convenient to learn more. One thing we really liked was that all endemic were clearly identified and could be searched for separately. Because so many of Hawai’i’s birds are exotics, we also liked that exotic birds were described with the same level of detail, and with helpful explanations of when, why, and where they were introduced. We highly recommend this app for anyone interested in Hawai’i’s incredible birds, whether you are an occasional or professional birder.

Teun64 · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Bird ID Hawai’i
I just got this app a couple days ago after losing my book. It is actually quite good. Easy to navigate. Easy to find the bird you are looking for because you can look up by name such as “parakeet” or “dove”. The book also organizes by habitat or color. In addition you can, by tapping at the top of the screen, limit the list to a specific island. His notes for each bird are informative. I have birded a long time but this is my first trip to Hawaii and this book has been helpful. Well done.

AHMcCoy · 31 Jul 2026
5/5a clear and concise app for Hawaii
I start by saying I am not a serious type of birder... no life lists, and I enjoy "discovering" a bird each time I discover it. With that caveat, I think this app is just what I need for my next trip to Hawaii. It wil run without internet, can narrow it down to one island, and gives the sounds in most cases. I'll write again after I return from Maui.

Jillmcin · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Excellent!!
An extremely well crafted app. The interface is obvious, intuitive, and very useful in the field. A rarity in software these days. The author clearly spent the time to get it right. Now if he could just bring back all the birds that man has exterminated through stupidity.

876Ioeao879* · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Excellent App!!
I have found Bird ID Hawai`i to be the perfect companion on my weekly bike rides across Kawainui Marsh, though Norfolk and around Kaelepulu. The information about each bird is interesting and concise. It has helped me gain a deeper appreciation for the many birds I see and has peaked my interest to learn more. Highly recommended! Bill Brooks

B. Brooks · 31 Jul 2026

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Versions

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1.3
Updated for iOS 8.4
1.4
Minor updates to content
1.5
Minor improvements. Minor fixes.
1.6
Minor bugs fixed. For best results, delete old version before updating.
1.7
User Guide updated (check mute switch if bird sounds don't play). For best results, delete old version before updating.
1.8
Fixed bug where playing sound for Akiapola'au bird caused app to crash.
2.0
WARNING this update will delete any Logbook and notes from the previous version. If you choose to update, email your logbook to yourself before updating. Also, note that this new version does not yet support adding notes to the Logbook. This is a complete remake of the app, from scratch. It now supports iOS 11 and iPhone X. New in v. 2: an island filter! Because different islands have different birds, you can now limit the display to the birds on your island only.
2.1
Updated for the latest 2018 iPhones. Minor issues fixed.
3.0
Can now view all birds in taxonomic order. Fixed problem where mute switch prevented sounds from playing. Scientific names updated.
3.1
Added 3 new birds: White-faced Ibis, Brant, Cackling Goose.
4.0
You can now add notes to your Logbook entries.
4.1
Updated for iOS 13.
4.2
Fixed bug in logbook.
4.3
Optimized display for iOS 14.4
4.31
Display optimized for iOS 14.4. Tiny bug in Logbook fixed.
4.32
Tiny technical fixes.
4.33
A new photo added.
4.34
Updated for iOS 15
4.35
Fixed issue where sounds were not playing for some birds.
4.36
A few sound files improved, that's all.
4.37
Updated of iOS 17
4.38
App Privacy files updated.
5.0
Updated for iOS 26. Bird names updated.
5.1
Fixed a few bugs
5.2 · 24 Jul 2026
Updated for iOS 26 and Liquid Glass. A few bugs squashed.

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