Spot ’em all
The free bird identification app for New Zealand. Identify 200+ native birds with AI photo recognition, from Kiwi and Tūī to Kākā, then track your sightings, find local hotspots, and level up as you go, even offline on the trail.
10% of profits go to bird conservation. Join 10,000+ birders making a difference.
Collect every New Zealand species
165 birds of Aotearoa are waiting to be found, from garden tūī to endemic rares. Fill your dex, chase down the locked cards, and spot ’em all.
New Zealand
124 more still hiding across New Zealand.
The complete New Zealand bird guide
From endemic species like the Kiwi and Kākāpō to common garden birds, explore detailed profiles, stunning photos and calls for 200+ birds found across Aotearoa.
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 region.
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
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 200+ 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.
Higher life satisfaction
Better quality of life
Lasting wellbeing boost
10% of profits go to bird conservation, so every bird you spot helps protect them. Learn about our mission
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about bird watching with Wingmate in New Zealand.
Wingmate is a comprehensive bird identification app for New Zealand, featuring 200+ native and endemic species with AI-powered photo recognition. It works offline, includes GPS birding hotspots from Auckland to Stewart Island, and turns birdwatching into a fun, gamified quest. It's free to download on both iOS and Android.
Yes! Wingmate is a free bird watching app for New Zealand available on the App Store and Google Play. It includes comprehensive bird guides, photo identification, bird calls, and sighting tracking 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 identify it from New Zealand's native and introduced species. You'll get the bird's name, habitat, diet, calls, and similar species, and it works even without an internet connection out on the trail.
Wingmate covers 200+ New Zealand birds, including endemic icons like the Kiwi, Kākāpō, Kākā, Tūī, Kererū and Pīwakawaka (Fantail), as well as coastal, forest and garden species found across both the North and South Islands.
Yes! Wingmate is built for New Zealand birdwatchers exploring remote areas. Download bird data and maps before heading out, then use photo identification, field guides and bird calls without any signal, ideal for tramping in the backcountry or visiting offshore island sanctuaries.
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Download the Wingmate bird app free and start identifying New Zealand's native birds today. Get instant AI photo ID, bird calls, offline GPS hotspot maps and your own life list, and join New Zealand's fastest-growing birdwatching community.
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