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‘It’s much more convenient than taking a big book with you...the Collins app is fantastic.’ – Chris Packham, Metro ‘The Collins Bird Guide app is destined to become a real triumph, the ultimate in field guide apps — and deservedly so.’ – BirdGuides The Collins Bird Guide App combines world-class illustrations and comprehensive information with intuitive design to create the ultimate field guide for passionate birders and casual birdwatchers alike. The app is based on the landmark book by Lars Svensson, Killian Mullarney and Dan Zetterström, universally acknowledged as the standard European field guide. This definitive work has been reimagined for iPad and iPhone by birders for birders. The Collins Bird Guide App provides everything you need to identify a species quickly and learn about it thoroughly. Immerse yourself in the exceptional illustrations, maps, calls and concise text. Use the powerful search filter and curated confusion lists to focus in on a species. The Collins Bird Guide App is an essential companion always to hand on your iPhone, and available to browse in full glory on your iPad. Features include: • 973 species covered - 843 illustrated • 3700+ beautiful illustrations by Killian Mullarney and Dan Zetterström • Detailed text covering habitat, range, identification and voice by Lars Svensson • Record sightings, location and date with the listing tool • Powerful search filter • Intuitive design to quickly and easily swipe through species • Curated lists of confusable species • Over 1100 carefully selected songs and calls – many by Lars Svensson • Select species names from 30 languages • Expertly edited video clips for 811 species in the app (In-App Purchases) • Available in English, Swedish, Norwegian, French and German • Weighs nothing! As well as the optional video library, the app incorporates British Trust for Ornithology/BirdWatch Ireland/Scottish Ornithologists' Club Bird Atlas 2007–11 mapping data as an in-app purchase, providing the most comprehensive location mapping of any bird guide app. Find out more about the app and its creators: collinsbirdguideapp.com natureguides.com twitter.com/nature_guides harpercollins.co.uk twitter.com/harperCollinsUK facebook.com/harperCollinsUK The Collins Bird Guide app requires iOS 15.5 or later. If you like the Collins Bird Guide app, don’t forget to share the app, rate it and leave a review.

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Sasol eBirds Southern Africa

Take this handy app on your bird-watching trips for quick access to bird calls and assistance with bird ID. Now with improved location data functionality and expanded Smart search parameters. HOW WILL THIS APP HELP YOU? • Covers all 1001 bird species • Updated information with fresh input from new contributing authors • All species text in English AND Afrikaans • Over 1100 bird calls covering 885 species • Quick-Play bird calls right from the menu • More than 3600 photographs • Improved Location data functionality • Expanded Smart Search filters – search by bill type, bird size, colour, patterns and features, tail shape, habitat and more. • Compare more species with "similar species" plates • New seabirds and raptor illustrations with fine attention to detail • Distribution maps updated with latest known ranges • Expanded life list functionality UPDATE PLAN: This app will be updated regularly over the coming years. These updates will aim to improve on the content, features and functionality in the app, and they will be free to the customer. We value the input from customers, and urge you to email us at apps@penguinrandomhouse.co.za with any recommendations or features you’d like to see. THE AUTHORS Ian Sinclair is one of Africa’s foremost field birders and has authored or co-authored over 20 bird books. Phil Hockey (1956–2013), former Director of the Fitz Institute at UCT, was a recognised authority on the biology of southern African birds. Warwick Tarboton is a well-known bird expert and writer who has produced a number of well-received books. Peter Ryan is Director of the Fitz Institute at UCT and has authored several books on the region’s birds. Niall Perrins is a dedicated birder, photographer and bird guide. Dominic Rollinson holds a PhD in seabird conservation and works as a bird guide. JOIN OUR GROWING COMMUNITY If you’ve got a few comments or great suggestions to share, we’d love to hear from you at www.mydigitalearth.com ADDITIONAL NOTES * Uninstalling/reinstalling the app will result in the loss of your list. We recommend that you keep a backup from the application (My List > Export). * Got questions? Check out the Sasol eBirds FAQ for answers to the most common queries: https://www.sasolbirds.co.za/faq.php