WhoBIRD is now deprecated on certified Android devices
7 hours ago
- #OpenSource
- #Android
- #Birdwatching
- Google will require Android app developers to submit personal identity details starting in 2026/2027.
- whoBIRD is a bird sound recognition app powered by BirdNET, identifying over 6,000 bird species globally.
- The app works offline, analyzing bird sounds in real time on your device without an internet connection.
- Features include bird detection display, detailed observation lists, and options to backup or share data.
- Settings allow customization like ignoring date/place, showing images, selecting audio sources, and applying filters.
- Advanced features include weighted meta models for migratory birds and saving .wav files (with storage warnings).
- Available in multiple languages (Android 13+), with translations managed via an external link.
- Licensed under GPLv3, with acknowledgments to BirdNET, TensorFlow, and other open-source projects.