Costa Rica Birds

Name: Costa Rica Birds
Price: 14.99 USD
Rating: 3.9 (25 reviews)
Author: Patrick ODonnell

by Patrick ODonnell

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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What it is: Store information collected; independent summary not yet available.
At a glance: $14.99

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Reference
Education

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Key functions

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

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Price: $14.99

Last verified 31 Jul 2026

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3.9 25 ratings · App Store

5/5A top notch birding app!
This Costa Rica app was one of the best we have ever used, having tried not only North American bird apps like iBird Pro and Sibleys, but also Collins for Europe and other apps. It was extremely easy to use, quickly recording species seen (or heard) and any extra notes. The range maps and natural history information were also very helpful, as was the ability to sort by common name, groups of birds, etc. One of the nicest features is having the ability to export a CSV file with the list of birds seen or even better, the Notes file which includes scientific names, notes, family, GPS coordinates etc. We brought along the paper field guide as well, but most days we were happy just to have our phones with the app and look at the book later. Highly recommended!

geyuv · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Easy to use.
This app is great, much easier than carrying a book and shuffling through the pages. There is a filter function that allows you to search for birds by characteristics like colors and size. Finding the birds like that is really easy without knowing their names. I also like the ability to mark them as seen and heard. Then you can go and filter by marked as seen and you get a list with the species that you have observed. Great work.

Ta0star213 · 31 Jul 2026
2/5Could be something but it is what it is.
You get exactly what you expect from people from Panama creating a book for another country. The range maps are god awful. They could of spent a little time im trying to make them even a little accurate. How about actually adding a rare color to the maps instead of telling us bare faced ibis residents. So many of these inaccuracies. For people that boast on their photos. You would think there would be more. Or actually good Ones. So many talented photographers could of been used in submissions. The audio is basically the worst. No consistency what so ever. If you are just an average birder or non birder. This online book will barely get you by. They could of done so much more with this. Or spent time creating it. Also never updates species. Lots of wrong names and merges that will likely never get changed. I give it 2 stars cause it’s adaquate as a list for the country. It pretty much ends there

The Hat 01 · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Excellent App
I was surprised to see low ratings for this app, then noticed most were 7-9 years old! It has been updated many times since it’s release and is now, late 2023 an excellent app for birding in Costa Rica. To be clear you will not find a serious birder in Costa Rica without this APP!

costaricabirdingtours.org · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Excellent guide
We’re heading back to Costa Rica and beginning to think about what to take with us. I will (again) use this app as field guide, supplement information to that provided by locals, and my trip journal. I like that it is easy to use and is unfussy.

TNews · 31 Jul 2026

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Versions

App Store

4.48
Display enhancements
4.49
Minor edit to Email Bird list
4.50
Dark Mode temporarily disabled
4.51
Minor edit, disable Dark Mode temporarily
4.53
Bug fix
5.0.2
Improvements to: -Descriptions of Regions and Habitats -Range Maps -Similar Species function -Field Marks information -Conservation Status for each species -Updated with latest AOS taxonomic changes -Additional images
5.2
Bug fix affecting filter function
5.3
Minor bug fix
5.4
New Filter Feature: Nocturnal Birds
5.5.11
Added many bird sounds Few edits and changes to species name
6.0.2
Enlarge bird image with 2-finger zoom
6.11.47
Bird Name changes Enhanced App Tips Updated list of Regional Endemics
6.1.16
-Information, images, and vocalizations for 68 species that may eventually occur in Costa Rica. -Search filter for major habitats. -Additional images and many sounds including images for Paint-billed Crake, the Cocos Island endemics, and Red-fronted Parrotlet. -Images can be pinched to make them bigger. -Larger font. -Up to date edits for better bird identification and more information about bird behavior.
6.12.17
Species added
6.13.0
Minor Edits
6.14.6
Name changes, Range updates
6.36
Name updates to reflect most current lists. Edits for better bird finding information. Additional bird species that may occur in Costa Rica.
6.4.0
Minor corrections
6.42
A few minor edits and four new vocalizations.
6.44 · 23 Jun 2026
Minor improvements and images for juvenile Solitary Eagle and Gray-bellied Hawk, a few other species in flight. One new species that could potentially occur, the Peruvian Pelican.
6.5.0
Minor corrections
6.6.15
- Regional Endemic search filter added - 7 species added for total of 1005 species - Images for 996 species, vocalizations for 900 species - Updated list of Regional Endemics - Two options when filtering by Major Habitat - More images of birds in flight - Updated information about behavior and habitat of pelagic birds and other species - Name changes that reflect AOS and eBird checklists - Improved range maps
6.7
Enhanced feature for Major Habitats
6.8.6
New information New species observed in Costa Rica
6.9.31
New bird and more

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Collins Bird Guide — Same category + similar ratings
Stuarts’ African Mammals — Same category + similar ratings

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Last verified: 31 Jul 2026
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