Wingmate Logo

Collect 'em all

A mobile birdwatching app that turns every outdoor adventure into a quest to photograph and identify the birdlife you encounter.

Think of Wingmate as part game, part field guide, with the goal of seeing every bird species in your region. Who can get the best photo or see the most bird species? A fun competition for the whole family or group of friends.

Wingmate App showing New Zealand bird collection

Ready to start birding? Get Wingmate NZ on your iPhone or Android device and discover the native birds of Aotearoa.

Conservation Impact

We're committed to making a tangible impact by donating 10% of all profits to conservation. By engaging with Wingmate, you'll become part of bird conservation through heightened awareness and direct contribution.

Key Features

Compass icon

Find the best locations

Not sure where to go first? Find a hotspot nearby or plan a day-trip.

Magnifying glass icon

Identify species

Your pocket bird guide complete with photo ID and call matching to learn as you go and build your knowledge over time.

Clipboard icon

Log your adventures

Collect them one by one. Tally your sightings, chart new territories, and log your birding bucket list.

Stay Connected with Nature

Subscribe to our newsletter for app news & updates, and New Zealand wildlife news.

AI-Powered Bird ID

Take your birding to the next level with our cutting-edge AI features:

  • Instant photo recognition of 170+ NZ bird species
  • Over 500 locations across New Zealand supported

Compete with Friends

Turn your bird watching into an exciting social experience:

  • Learn about birds together
  • Track your bird sightings
  • Compare lists and compete with friends
Wingmate Cards

Can you find them all?

Embark on an exciting bird watching adventure to discover and collect all the unique native bird species of New Zealand. From the inquisitive Kea (New Zealand's alpine parrot) in Milford Sound/Piopiotahi to the elusive Southern Brown Kiwi (Tokoeka) on Stewart Island/Rakiura, each endemic bird species is a new wildlife exploration waiting to happen!

Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store
Wingmate App Mockup
Your pocket guide to NZ

Download Now!

Explore Australia & New Zealand's incredible birdlife with Wingmate! Instantly identify 700+ species, track your sightings, and discover hidden birding hotspots - even offline. Join thousands of birders using Australia's top birding app today.

  • Comprehensive NZ bird guide
  • Interactive bird spotting maps
  • Personal sighting log and achievements
Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store

Icons: kerismaker @ Flaticon