Firefinch: The Definitive Digital Guide to Southern Africa’s Birds

Name: Firefinch
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Rating: 4.73 (100 reviews)

Embark on your next safari with the ultimate birding companion. Discover 1,000 species through stunning illustrations, expert bird calls, and detailed maps—all beautifully designed for your African adventure.

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Publisher

Plofskaap Pty Ltd.

Beauty in Every Detail

Discover the interface used by 11K+ users.

Dashboard of the Firefinch birding app displaying bird life lists and identification guides

Illustrated identification guide for the Woodland Kingfisher in the Firefinch app.

A Bateleur eagle in flight with a text annotation highlighting the broad black trailing edge of the male's wing

Audio player screen in the Firefinch app showing the call and spectrogram of an African Fish Eagle

Distribution map and seasonal sighting statistics for the African Harrier-Hawk in the Firefinch birding app.

Detailed bird profile of a Jamesons Firefinch with scientific illustrations and facts.

A screen in the Firefinch app titled My Lists showing birding checklists for My Garden List, Kruger 2022, and Marion 2022.

Interactive map in the Firefinch app showing bird sightings and locations in Southern Africa including Kruger National Park

A feed of birding articles and news stories within the Firefinch app interface

Interface of the Firefinch birding app showing bird categories and detailed illustrations of African species.

Master the Wilds of Southern Africa

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 11K+ users.

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Field-Ready Offline Access

Navigate the remotest safari camps with confidence. Access over 3.2GB of bird calls, detailed maps, and illustrations without requiring a cellular connection.

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Expert-Led Identification

Identify nearly 1,000 species through Faansie Peacock's bespoke illustrations and field tips, designed to highlight nuances that photographs often miss.

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Curated Hotspot Intelligence

Plan your journey using expert-written guides to Southern Africa’s premier birding locations, complete with seasonal stats and real-time sighting updates.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 11K+ people who love this app.

"Firefinch is an absolute masterpiece for anyone planning a safari. I downloaded it months before my trip to Botswana, and the seasonal stats and bird calls were essential for my preparation. Having all that high-quality data available offline was a total game-changer when we were out in the remote bushveld without cell service."

James R., San Francisco

"Finally, a birding app that prioritizes both scientific accuracy and stunning design! The illustrations are far superior to generic photos for field identification. I love the community articles and expert tips from Faansie Peacock—it feels like having a world-class professional guide with me on every single outing."

Dr. Elena M., New York City

About the app

Everything you need to know about Firefinch.

Description

Firefinch is a beautifully designed, fun and easy-to-use birding app that will ignite an appreciation of birds and a celebration of the wild landscapes of Southern Africa. Explore illustrations, photos, sounds, maps, seasonal stats and helpful tips for almost 1000 bird species. And stay up to date with regular articles by expert birders, birding hotspot write-ups and info on the latest sightings and birding events. Join author and artist Faansie Peacock and the Firefinch community and embark on your birding adventure...whether you’re a fledgling or top twitcher.

Latest Version

5.1.9

Size

3.0 GB

First Released

Jan 18, 2022

Ready to Ignite Your Southern African Birding Adventure?

Join Faansie Peacock and a global community of birders. Download the ultimate guide for your next expedition and carry expert illustrations, sounds, and maps—all accessible even in the most remote bushveld.

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Firefinch

Firefinch: The Definitive Digital Guide to Southern Africa’s Birds

Beauty in Every Detail

Dashboard of the Firefinch birding app displaying bird life lists and identification guides

Illustrated identification guide for the Woodland Kingfisher in the Firefinch app.

A Bateleur eagle in flight with a text annotation highlighting the broad black trailing edge of the male's wing

Audio player screen in the Firefinch app showing the call and spectrogram of an African Fish Eagle

Distribution map and seasonal sighting statistics for the African Harrier-Hawk in the Firefinch birding app.

Detailed bird profile of a Jamesons Firefinch with scientific illustrations and facts.

A screen in the Firefinch app titled My Lists showing birding checklists for My Garden List, Kruger 2022, and Marion 2022.

Interactive map in the Firefinch app showing bird sightings and locations in Southern Africa including Kruger National Park

A feed of birding articles and news stories within the Firefinch app interface

Interface of the Firefinch birding app showing bird categories and detailed illustrations of African species.

Master the Wilds of Southern Africa

Field-Ready Offline Access

Expert-Led Identification

Curated Hotspot Intelligence

Loved by users worldwide

About the app

Ready to Ignite Your Southern African Birding Adventure?

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