eBird
Global tools for birders, critical data for science.
Overview
eBird is one of the world's largest biodiversity-related citizen science projects. It allows birdwatchers to submit checklists of birds they observe anywhere in the world. For land trusts, it is an invaluable tool for creating bird inventories, tracking changes in bird populations on their properties, and accessing scientific data for conservation planning.
✨ Key Features
- Global bird checklist submission platform
- Mobile app for in-field data entry
- Massive database of bird observations
- Data exploration tools (maps, charts, graphs)
- eBird Status and Trends data products for scientific analysis
- Free to use and contribute
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Focus specifically on birds, with a structured checklist protocol.
- Managed by a leading academic institution (Cornell Lab of Ornithology).
- Produces advanced scientific data products on population and abundance.
Unique Value: Provides free access to the world's largest database of bird observations, enabling land trusts to understand and manage the avian biodiversity on their lands.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Tracking bird migration and population trends at a continental scale.
- Creating comprehensive bird inventories for specific locations (hotspots).
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Monitoring non-bird species.
- Tracking easement compliance issues.
🏆 Alternatives
More scientifically rigorous and data-rich for birds than iNaturalist. Global in scope compared to local or regional birding platforms.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The platform is free for all users.
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