Spot '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.
Ready to start birding? Get Wingmate on your iPhone or Android device and discover amazing birds.
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.
Choose Your Region
Select your region to get the most relevant bird identification experience
Key Features
Find the best locations
Not sure where to go first? Find a hotspot nearby or plan a day-trip.
Identify species
Your pocket bird guide complete with photo ID and call matching to learn as you go and build your knowledge over time.
Log your adventures
Collect them one by one. Tally your sightings, chart new territories, and log your birding bucket list.
Explore Birds Across Two Nations
Discover the unique birdlife of Australia and New Zealand with dedicated regional apps featuring endemic species, local hotspots, and expert identification guides
Birds of Australia
Explore 650+ Australian bird species including Kookaburras, Rainbow Lorikeets, Cockatoos, Magpies, and iconic endemic birds across the Australian continent
Birds of New Zealand
Discover 170+ native New Zealand birds including Kiwi, Tūī, Kererū, Pukeko, and unique endemic species found nowhere else on Earth
Choose your region and start exploring incredible birdlife today
Bird watching has the power to create real-world positive change.
Research shows that bird watching creates measurable improvements in mental health and life satisfaction
Those with the highest nature connectedness are 4.6 times more likely to have the highest life satisfaction
Nature connection increases likelihood of highest quality of life compared to those with lowest connection
Seeing or hearing bird song improves mental wellbeing for up to eight hours after engagement
Bird Watching vs. Nature Walking
A 2024 study from North State University found greater reductions in distress and increased positive emotions in bird watchers compared to those only walking in nature—showing that active engagement with wildlife amplifies wellbeing benefits.
AI-Powered Bird ID
Take your birding to the next level with our cutting-edge AI features:
- Instant photo recognition of 800+ Bird species
- Over 1500 hotspots across New Zealand & Australia 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
Download Now!
Explore incredible birdlife with Wingmate! Instantly identify species, track your sightings, and discover hidden birding hotspots - even offline. Join thousands of birders worldwide.
- Comprehensive bird guide
- Interactive bird spotting maps
- Personal sighting log and achievements
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