Bird Call Xeno - Bird Songs4.0.5 - App Store

Discover and download quality bird calls and bird sounds from Xeno-Canto with Bird Call Xeno - the free app designed by birders, for birders. Seamlessly search, stream, and download bird songs for offline use whether you're identifying birds in the wild or building your personal audio library of bird sounds and calls.

WHAT IS BIRD CALL XENO?
Bird Call Xeno connects you to Xeno-Canto, the world's largest open-source database for bird calls, bird sounds, and bird songs. With 500,000+ recordings of bird sounds and calls covering 7,000+ bird species from a community-driven collection of birders worldwide, you have unlimited access to quality bird sounds and authentic bird calls.

SMART SEARCH FOR BIRD CALLS & SOUNDS
Find bird calls and bird sounds instantly by entering common English names or scientific names. Fast suggestions make searching for bird calls effortless-type "Great Tit" or "Phylloscopus" and get matching species with their unique bird sounds and calls instantly. Advanced filters let you refine results by country, rating, or call type for precise bird identification using authentic bird sounds.

TOP QUALITY BIRD SOUNDS & RECORDINGS
Recordings of bird calls and bird sounds are intelligently sorted by rating, prioritizing the highest quality "A" samples so you always hear the best bird sounds and calls available. Community ratings ensure you get professional-grade audio of bird calls every time. Access authentic bird songs recorded in their natural habitat.

OFFLINE LISTENING - DOWNLOAD BIRD CALLS & SOUNDS
Download bird recordings, bird calls, and bird sounds for offline access-listen to bird songs anywhere, anytime without an internet connection. Perfect for birders in remote areas or during field trips where connectivity is limited. Build your personal bird sound library with unlimited downloads of bird calls and authentic bird sounds.

SMART CACHING FOR BIRD SOUNDS
Bird recordings, calls, and sounds you play are automatically cached for 12 hours for quick access and reduced data usage. Access your favorite bird sounds and calls quickly without waiting for downloads. View and manage your cache directly from Settings to optimize storage.

CREATE & MANAGE PLAYLISTS OF BIRD CALLS
Organize your favorite bird calls, bird sounds, and bird songs into custom playlists for easy reference during birdwatching sessions. Save your most-searched bird species and their distinctive calls for quick access later. Build reference libraries of bird sounds by region or species.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Personalize the app to match your preferences:

Light & Dark themes for comfortable viewing in any lighting
Custom home screen layout to organize your favorite bird calls and sounds
Full control over app settings and preferences
Larger track player for better visibility of bird call details

FREE & OPEN SOURCE - UNLIMITED BIRD SOUNDS & CALLS
100% free to download and use. No ads, no hidden fees, no premium paywalls. All bird sounds, calls, and songs are free and open-source, with regular updates adding new bird recordings, calls, and sounds to the database.

Perfect for birdwatchers, ornithologists, bird enthusiasts, and anyone interested in wildlife identification through bird sounds and calls. Whether you're a beginner learning to identify bird songs and calls or an expert researcher studying bird vocalizations, Bird Call Xeno is your essential field companion for accessing quality bird sounds and calls.

FEATURES:
* Smart search for bird calls by name or sound
* Offline access to bird songs and calls
* High-quality bird sounds from Xeno-Canto
* Custom playlists of bird calls

Please Note:
The playback of bird calls in the field may be governed by local regulations. Users are advised to respect all rules in their region regarding the use of bird call recordings.

Disclaimer:
Bird Calls Xeno is not affiliated with Xeno‑Canto. This app connects to Xeno‑Canto’s public database to provide affordable, open-source access to bird calls.

Version History 1: Fixed an issue with offline calls getting deleted
2: Now you can search using short codes, similar to eBird. Thanks Dan for this suggestion! 4.0.5 Jul 14 1: Sort search results by country. You can set this in Settings page.
2: Now you can search for "Great fly" and it will return results for "Great crested flycatcher" and so on. It won't search for typos, like earlier. 4.0.4 Jul 12 1: Bug fixes and performance improvements. 4.0.3 Jun 28 Bug fixes 4.0.1 Apr 25 1: Complete Performance Overhaul: We’ve rebuilt the app from the ground up on a new framework (Flutter) for a significantly smoother and faster experience.

2: Enhanced Track Player: Enjoy a refined playback interface with more intuitive controls for bird calls and songs.

3: Smart Caching & Buffering: We’ve optimized how tracks load and store, making it easier than ever to use the app in the field without an internet connection.

4: Bug Fixes & UI Polish: Various minor improvements to make your birding journey even better.

5: Sonograms! Enable them from settings! 4.0.0 Jan 7 Major release! Smart caching of recently played calls and searches, larger track player, more options to set in the Settings! 3.0.0 11/06/2025 We are finally back with the updated version of the app which fixed the app crashing on newer versions of iOS. All other functionality remains the same. Thank you for your patience! 2.0.6 05/05/2025 - An update to fix the crash that occurred at app start up.
- new enhancements.
- bug fixes. 2.0.5 01/18/2022 - new enhancements.
- bug fixes. 2.0.4 01/04/2022 * We revamped the app from the grounds up with all the feedback we have received over the years. 
* An icon to go to offline screen added to the top right of the main screen Sorting and search option for offline call section.
* A more streamlined and clear indicator of what calls are been downloaded Revamped user interface.
* We removed the login feature which allowed users to move calls between device. we never heard of anyone using it. 2.0.0 10/07/2019 - Now you can backup your offline calls and restore on any device using Facebook and Gmail login. 1.3.1 02/01/2018 > Implemented delete offline calls, redesign UI for better user experience.
> Now we have made search more powerful so you can search bird calls using scientific names and you will get more results than the older app.
> Minor bug fixing. 1.2.1 01/24/2018 > Implemented delete offline calls, redesign UI for better user experience.
> Now we have made search more powerful so you can search bird calls using scientific names and you will get more results than the older app. 1.2.0 01/23/2018 - Minor bug fixing 1.1.2 10/24/2017 - Minor bug fixing 1.1.1 10/23/2017 - New Design Feature Implemented.
- Filter Your Search Result with Advanced Filter. 1.1.0 10/15/2017 1.0.0 10/06/2017