Portland Bird ID
A free phone app that identifies local birds using photos, location, and sound — built specifically for Portland and the Pacific Northwest.
Sign Up for Beta AccessThree Ways to Identify Birds
Snap a photo, share your location, or record a call — the app uses all three to find a match.
Photo ID
Snap or upload a photo and the app matches it against a curated local image database of Pacific Northwest species.
Location Intelligence
Uses your phone's GPS to suggest likely species in and around Portland — including national parks, wildlife refuges, and local hotspots.
Sound Recognition
Record a short bird call with your microphone and the app will attempt to match it to known species in your area.
Why Local Matters
A Portland-first approach means better accuracy where you actually live and explore.
Focused Database
Tuned to Portland and nearby protected areas instead of trying to cover the entire continent.
Higher Accuracy
By prioritizing species that actually occur here, the app avoids false matches from distant regions.
Seasonal Awareness
Understands migration patterns and seasonal presence specific to the Pacific Northwest.
Community Powered
Learns from local user confirmations and contributions to get better over time.
How You Can Help
This app is being built with input from neighbors who know Portland's birds best.
Beta Tester
Be among the first to try the app and help shape the experience before public launch.
Share Bird Photos
Contribute photos from around the neighborhood to help build the local image database.
Share Audio Clips
Record 5–30 second bird calls to help train the sound recognition model.
Report Hotspots
Share your favorite parks, refuges, and birding spots so the app knows where to look.
Privacy & Data Use
Transparency is important. Here's how your data will be handled.
- ✅ Contributions are opt-in. Your photos, recordings, and personal info won't be published without your permission.
- ✅ Location data is used to suggest local species and will be anonymized for model training unless you explicitly agree to share exact coordinates.
- ✅ The app will request microphone access only when you choose to record — never in the background.
Join the Beta
Sign up to be notified when beta testing begins. No spam — just updates on the app.
Follow the Journey
Stay updated on development progress and share your local bird sightings.