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whoBIRD

Recognize birds by their sounds, anywhere in the world!
New in version 5.0
Mapped AU, NZ, IE, ZA locales to en_uk labels
whoBIRD is the ultimate birding companion that can recognize birds by their sounds, anywhere in the world!
Powered by the cutting-edge BirdNET project, whoBIRD boasts an extensive database of over 6,000 bird species worldwide.
Using advanced machine learning algorithms, the app can accurately identify birds based on their unique vocalizations.

What's more, whoBIRD performs its magic entirely on your device, without requiring an internet connection.
This means you can use it anytime, anywhere – whether you're deep in the forest or at the edge of a remote lake.

The app requires Android 9+
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  • Version 5.0 (50) suggested Added on Dec 08, 2025

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access approximate location only in the foreground
      This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
    • access precise location only in the foreground
      This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
    • connect to paired Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • change your audio settings
      Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
    • record audio
      This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
    • org.woheller69.whobird.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 21 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

    • New in version 4.9
    Use new meta model for new installations
  • Version 4.9 (49) - Added on Oct 26, 2025

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access approximate location only in the foreground
      This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
    • access precise location only in the foreground
      This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
    • connect to paired Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • change your audio settings
      Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
    • record audio
      This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
    • org.woheller69.whobird.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 21 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

    • New in version 4.8
    Translations
    Show deprecation warning
  • Version 4.8 (48) - Added on Sep 13, 2025

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access approximate location only in the foreground
      This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
    • access precise location only in the foreground
      This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
    • connect to paired Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • change your audio settings
      Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
    • record audio
      This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
    • org.woheller69.whobird.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 21 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

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