Shorebirds of the United States and Canada
Detailed App Info:
Application Description
Co-authored by shorebird expert Kevin Karlson, this app covers 50 species of shorebirds found in the United States and Canada. The app includes: Kevin's structural ID tips for all 50 species. Kevin's descriptions of over 200 images, which includes information on plumages and behavior.
General descriptions for each species, including nesting information and notes on similar species.
Range maps and calls for each species.
A unique Comparator feature that allows you to easily compare any two images in the app.
An ID quiz that lets you test your identification skills on both images and sounds.
Ability to note the birds you have seen and a personal notes field for each species.
The app is compatible with both the iphone and the iPad.
iPhone
The iphone version is optimized for use in the field. The image index includes short notes and the ability to hear the bird's call from the very first screen.
The second screen is a series of images for that species, usually 4-5, along with Kevin's descriptions of each image.
The final screen contains the general information and range map.
The Comparator feature is included for quick comparison of similar species.
iPad
The image index on the iPad version divides the birds into family groups and uses larger thumbnail images.
The first profile page for each species is designed as a quick reference page. It provides a quick image review, range map, call, check list and notes section.
The detailed description page for each species includes Kevin's Structural ID tip. Each of the typically 4-6 images will open full screen and show Kevin's detailed descriptions for that image. Also included is the Bent Life History for that species.
Larger versions of the Identification game and other features are provided.
General descriptions for each species, including nesting information and notes on similar species.
Range maps and calls for each species.
A unique Comparator feature that allows you to easily compare any two images in the app.
An ID quiz that lets you test your identification skills on both images and sounds.
Ability to note the birds you have seen and a personal notes field for each species.
The app is compatible with both the iphone and the iPad.
iPhone
The iphone version is optimized for use in the field. The image index includes short notes and the ability to hear the bird's call from the very first screen.
The second screen is a series of images for that species, usually 4-5, along with Kevin's descriptions of each image.
The final screen contains the general information and range map.
The Comparator feature is included for quick comparison of similar species.
iPad
The image index on the iPad version divides the birds into family groups and uses larger thumbnail images.
The first profile page for each species is designed as a quick reference page. It provides a quick image review, range map, call, check list and notes section.
The detailed description page for each species includes Kevin's Structural ID tip. Each of the typically 4-6 images will open full screen and show Kevin's detailed descriptions for that image. Also included is the Bent Life History for that species.
Larger versions of the Identification game and other features are provided.
Requirements
Your mobile device must have at least 99.95 MB of space to download and install Shorebirds of the United States and Canada app. Shorebirds of the United States and Canada was updated to a new version. Purchase this version for $5.99
If you have any problems with installation or in-app purchase, found bugs, questions, comments about this application, you can visit the official website of Nature Patrol at http://www.birdzilla.com/birding-apps.html.
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