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Spot ’em all

The free bird identification app for Australia. Identify 600+ Australian birds with AI photo recognition, from Kookaburras to Rainbow Lorikeets, then track your sightings, find local hotspots, and level up as you go, even offline in the outback.

Loved by 10,000+ birders across Australia
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10% of profits go to bird conservation. Join 10,000+ birders making a difference.

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Collect every Australian species

650 Australian birds are waiting to be found, from backyard galahs to outback rares. Fill your dex, chase down the locked cards, and spot ’em all.

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142 / 650 caught
22%
Galah
Locked Wingmate Dex slot
Eastern Spinebill
Locked Wingmate Dex slot
Brush Bronzewing
Locked Wingmate Dex slot
Australian Bustard
Locked Wingmate Dex slot
Eastern Whipbird
Locked Wingmate Dex slot
Eastern Shrike-tit
Locked Wingmate Dex slot

508 more still hiding across Australia.

The complete Australian bird guide

From iconic cockatoos and rainbow lorikeets to rare endemic species, explore detailed profiles, photos and calls for 600+ Australian birds across every state and territory.

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Glossy black cockatoo
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🎮 GAMIFIED BIRDING

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.

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Earn XP

Every sighting scores points, the rarer the bird, the bigger the reward.

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Build streaks

Log birds on consecutive days to keep your streak alive and bank bonus XP.

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Unlock badges

Bag your firsts, lifers, first photos and epic trip hauls all earn badges.

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Climb the ranks

Compete on the seasonal leaderboard and see how you stack up in your state.

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Legend

Level 14

+1,200 XP

earned this trip

1,620 / 2,250 XP to Level 15

🐦 JOIN THE FLOCK

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.

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✨ WHY WINGMATE

Everything you need to spot more birds

A reimagined field guide, smart maps, AI identification and your own life list, all in one app.

AI Photo ID

Snap a photo and get an instant ID from 600+ species, no expert needed.

Hotspot Map

Find the best birding spots near you, with community sightings and recent records.

Life List

Log every bird you spot and build your personal collection and photo list.

Battles

Challenge friends head-to-head to settle who's the better birder.

Birding is good for you

Research shows time with birds creates real, measurable improvements in wellbeing.

4.6×

Higher life satisfaction

1.9×

Better quality of life

8hrs

Lasting wellbeing boost

10% of profits go to bird conservation, so every bird you spot helps protect them. Learn about our mission

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about bird watching with Wingmate in Australia.

Wingmate is a comprehensive bird identification app for Australia, featuring 600+ Australian bird species with AI-powered photo recognition. Unlike other bird apps, Wingmate works offline, includes GPS birding hotspots, and offers a gamified experience that makes birdwatching fun. It's free to download on both iOS and Android.

Yes! Wingmate is a free bird watching app for Australia available on the App Store and Google Play. It includes comprehensive bird guides, photo identification, bird calls, and tracking features at no cost. Premium features are available for supporters who want extra functionality.

With Wingmate, simply take a photo of any bird and our AI will instantly identify it from over 600 Australian species. The app provides detailed information including the bird's name, habitat, diet, calls, and similar species. Photo identification works even without an internet connection.

The best bird watching apps for Australia should include comprehensive species coverage (600+ species), offline functionality, AI photo identification, bird call recordings, GPS hotspot maps, and sighting logs. Wingmate includes all these features plus gamified achievements to track your birding progress across Australia.

Yes! Wingmate is designed for Australian birdwatchers who explore remote areas. Download bird data and maps before your trip, and use photo identification, field guides, and bird calls without any internet connection. Perfect for outback adventures or national park visits.

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Start your Australian birding adventure

Download the Wingmate bird app free and start identifying 600+ Australian birds today. Get instant AI photo ID, bird calls, offline GPS hotspot maps and your own life list, and join Australia's fastest-growing birdwatching community.

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