Spot 'em all
A mobile birdwatching app that turns every outdoor adventure into a quest to photograph and identify the birdlife you encounter.
Part game, part field guide. Join a community of birders sharing sightings and photos as you spot species together.
Ready to start birding? Get Wingmate on your iPhone or Android device and discover amazing birds.
10% of profits go to bird conservation. Join 10,000+ birders making a difference.
Not in New Zealand or Australia?
Pick a region to explore its birds
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.
Legend
Level 14
+1,200 XP
earned this trip
1,620 / 2,250 XP to Level 15
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.
Birding is better in a Flock
Flock is the social side of Wingmate. Team up with creators shaping the community and climb a live seasonal leaderboard against birders right across Australia & New Zealand.
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
Bird watching has the power to create real-world positive change.
Research shows that bird watching creates measurable improvements in mental health and life satisfaction
Those with the highest nature connectedness are 4.6 times more likely to have the highest life satisfaction
Nature connection increases likelihood of highest quality of life compared to those with lowest connection
Seeing or hearing bird song improves mental wellbeing for up to eight hours after engagement
Bird Watching vs. Nature Walking
A 2024 study from North State University found greater reductions in distress and increased positive emotions in bird watchers compared to those only walking in nature, showing that active engagement with wildlife amplifies wellbeing benefits.
Key Features
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
Download Now!
Explore incredible birdlife with Wingmate! Instantly identify species, track your sightings, and discover hidden birding hotspots - even offline. Join thousands of birders worldwide.
- Comprehensive bird guide
- Interactive bird spotting maps
- Personal sighting log and achievements
As Seen On
Listen to the Founder on Weekend Birder
Brandon shares the story behind Wingmate and his vision for connecting people with nature through birdwatching.
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