With the NABU "Vogelwelt" app, you can learn about and identify all the bird species regularly found in Germany. NABU-Vogelwelt is the free app for bird lovers and anyone else who cares about protecting our natural diversity.

The fully functional, free basic version of the new NABU-Vogelwelt app replaces the previous NABU-Vogelwelt app, but includes 80 additional bird species and a host of new features. Each species has its own identification chart. These are the app's special highlight, as they consist of cut-out photos that are almost indistinguishable from the best bird drawings, yet reveal much more detail. The charts show the typical plumage of each species, with the most important characteristics labeled directly on the charts. Distribution maps for all 315 bird species, as well as a search and updated identification function, are already included in the free basic version.

You can use the app to create observation lists and export them for your own use or to participate in the NABU (Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union) campaigns "Winter Bird Hour" and "Garden Bird Hour." These nationwide reporting campaigns, held in early January and mid-May, are aimed at all nature lovers. By participating, you will help record trends in species populations and initiate necessary conservation measures.

The basic version of the app can be expanded through subscriptions. Thanks to the proceeds from these expansions, the app and its basic functions can be offered free of charge. A further portion of the proceeds from in-app purchases goes towards NABU's work to protect nature, especially native birdlife.

The free basic version (1.2 GB) includes:

• Detailed information on 315 bird species
• 1,400 images in 315 identification charts with unique, cut-out photos
• Species portraits for each species with information on appearance, identification, potential for confusion, ecology, song, clutches, behavior, and abundance + population
• European distribution maps for each species
• Option to display only the 100 most common birds (as an aid for beginners)
• Gallery view with groups of similar bird species
• Group view with a strict taxonomic arrangement according to the families of the IOC list
• A-Z view with birds displayed in alphabetical order
• Display species names in 20 languages
• Search function
• Intuitive identification function
• Display similar species
• Compare function for directly comparing images, distribution maps, eggs, and bird calls of up to 8 species on a smartphone + up to 16 species on a tablet
• Location determination and data recording via GPS
• Creating observation lists
• Exporting observation lists

The app can be expanded with the following additional purchases:

• Bird song subscription with 1,000 songs, calls, or the drumming of woodpeckers from all 315 bird species (for playback) for €5.99 per year

• All-in-one subscription with all additional content (distribution maps for Germany, 3D/AR feature, egg images, bird songs, videos) including automatic voice and image recognition: Monthly subscription for €3.99 or annual subscription for €24.99.

• Stray Birds package with all stray birds of Germany for a one-time fee of €19.99.