Raptor ID

The first raptor identification app designed for mobile devices.

Raptor ID: Your Mobile Raptor Guide

"Raptor ID" is the first raptor identification app designed for mobile devices, featuring nearly 1000 annotated photos, expert videos, vocalizations, and a community forum to support both novice and seasoned birders in identifying North America's 34 diurnal raptor species.
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App stats

Users: 11,151
8
Rating: 4.29
(94)
Version: 1.0.4 (Last updated: 2018-10-22)
Creation date: 2016-01-26
Permissions
Phone: read phone status and identity
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Microphone: record audio
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Device ID & call information: read phone status and identity
Other:
  • view network connections
  • full network access
  • change your audio settings
  • prevent device from sleeping
  • Google Play license check

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App summary

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The first raptor identification app designed for mobile devices, "HawkWatch International's Identification Guide to Raptors" puts expert hawk identification content in the palm of your hand. In this guide to North America's 34 species of diurnal raptors, you'll find nearly 1000 annotated photos, and cutting edge identification video for each species, geared toward helping you identify raptors in flight. If you're just getting started with birding, this app covers the basics; if you're already an expert hawk watcher, this app covers all the variation that can lead to identification confusion, even among the most seasoned birders.


• Developed by HawkWatch International in partnership with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology
• Comprehensive identification content created by Jerry Liguori and Brian Sullivan
• ~1000 annotated photos covering plumage, age/sex, and geographic variation

• Cutting edge ID-focused video showing each species in flight, from multiple angles, and behaviors,
including voice-over ID tips from Jerry Liguori

• Range maps with links to interactive seasonal eBird maps
• Vocalizations for each species
• 'Ask the authors' raptor ID question forum

User reviews

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Pros
  • Informative content about birds of prey
  • Helpful videos and commentary for users of all experience levels
  • Improved performance and functionality after recent updates
  • Clean design with good visuals when functioning properly
Cons
  • Technical issues and bugs, particularly regarding media playback
  • User interface problems, such as back button functionality
  • Limited geographical coverage, mainly focused on North American raptors
  • Occasional problems with photo visibility
Most mentioned
  • Poor UI/UX and exit functions
  • Issues with media playback (videos, audio, images)
  • Content quality is high when app functions properly
User reviews
Videos are very helpful!
by Judith Bailey, 2023-10-22
Fantastic bird id app. The videos and commentary are very helpful, for experienced birders and beginner - nobody knows all the field marks to look for, great to have them pointed out! Sometimes I just look at the photos to refresh my memory.
by Sharp Teeth And Claws, 2021-12-13
Updating my earlier review. Reloaded the app after listening to the encore interview with Jerry on the ABA podcast. Now, with Android 12, app works great. Very pleased. [Probably a good app, but, 1) video doesn't work with Android 8.1, and 2) developers won't respond to help requests. Save your money...]
by Scott Crabtree, 2021-12-02
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