Unlock the thrill of birdwatching
Chase new lifers, compare life lists with friends, earn points and climb the leaderboard. Let your mind feel the rush of finding your next bird and spot 'em all.
Ready to start birding? Get Wingmate on your iPhone or Android device and discover amazing birds.
Not in New Zealand or Australia?
Pick a region to explore its birds
10% of profits go to bird conservation. Join 10,000+ birders making a difference.
Collect every species in your Wingmate Dex
Every bird you photograph unlocks its card. Swipe between the Australia and New Zealand dex, chase down the locked ones, and race your mates to spot ’em all.
Australia
New Zealand
Two countries, 815 species, one dex to fill.
Level up every time you bird
Wingmate turns every sighting into a game. Earn XP for the birds you find, climb the ranks from Novice to Legend, keep your daily streak alive, and battle for the top of the seasonal leaderboard.
Earn XP
Every sighting scores points, the rarer the bird, the bigger the reward.
Build streaks
Log birds on consecutive days to keep your streak alive and bank bonus XP.
Unlock badges
Bag your firsts, lifers, first photos and epic trip hauls all earn badges.
Climb the ranks
Compete on the seasonal leaderboard and see how you stack up in your area.
Legend
Level 14
+1,200 XP
earned this trip
1,620 / 2,250 XP to Level 15
Climb the Leaderboard
Compete each season, which runs for three months. Climb from Novice to Legend, chase your mates up the board, and see how you stack up against a whole community of birders across Australia & New Zealand. There's nothing like the buzz of racing the flock for the same birds, and when the season resets, everyone's back in the hunt for the top spot.
Across Australia & New Zealand
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
Key Features
From finding hotspots to identifying calls and logging every sighting — everything you need to bird, in one pocket-sized field guide.
Find the best locations
Find a hotspot nearby or plan a day-trip.
Identify species
Your pocket bird guide with photo ID and call matching to learn as you go.
Log your adventures
Tally your sightings, chart new territories, and log your bucket list.
AI-Powered Bird ID
Take your birding to the next level with our cutting-edge AI features:
- Instant photo recognition of 600+ 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
Ready to spot 'em all?
Download Wingmate free and turn your next walk into a real-life bird-catching quest.
FREE TO PLAY · 10% OF PROFITS TO CONSERVATION
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