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ChirpOMatic Expands Bird Song Recognition Across Australia

Spiny Software 2 mins read

Identifying bird sounds has never been easier

For Immediate Release

16th October 2024 | Oxford, United Kingdom

Spiny Software is proud to announce that ChirpOMatic Australia,  the bird song recognition app, now covers every state and territory across the country. With the ability to identify 424 bird species, it is the most complete bird sound identification app in Australia. From Hobart to Cape York and the Blue Mountains to Karijini National Park, ChirpOMatic helps bird lovers everywhere.

 

Simple and Quick to Use

ChirpOMatic is designed for ease and speed, taking just three steps to identify a bird song:

 

  1. Open the app with a single tap
  2. Record the bird song for 10 seconds
  3. See the top matches or exact match displayed on your screen.

 

After identifying the bird, users can compare the recorded sound with a matching bird song and read a brief description along with tips for accurate identification. It’s fast, fun, and incredibly easy to use.

 

User Praise

Featured by Apple in "Celebrate Springtime" and "App of the Day,” the ChirpOMatic family of apps has garnered rave reviews. Users describe the apps as “A joyous piece of software design, dead easy to use,” “Chirp-o-magic!,” and “the best bird identifying app there is.”

 

Founder’s Vision

Founder Dr. Hilary Lind shares her excitement about the expansion:, “We’re thrilled to bring ChirpOMatic Australia to bird lovers across the entire country. With Australia’s rich and diverse birdlife, this app is perfect for anyone, whether they’re exploring the bush or relaxing in their backyard. Aussies love the outdoors, and ChirpOMatic makes identifying birdsongs a seamless part of the experience. Our mission has always been to create the best nature apps, blending our passion for wildlife with the latest in mobile technology.” 

 

Additional Features

The app is free to download and use, with additional features available for a small yearly subscription, such as the ability to save and share recordings and access an extensive bird encyclopaedia in the reference section.

 

The jargon-free bird sound identifier app is available for iOS devices, including Apple Watch, and Android. Excellent customer support ensures a reply within 24 hours. ChirpOMatic Australia can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play.

 


Key Facts:

The ChirpOMatic Australia app covers every state and territory and identifies 424 bird species by their sounds—making it the most comprehensive bird sound identification app in the country.


About us:

Founded in the UK in 2000, Spiny Software creates intuitive, engaging apps that help people explore and connect with the environment in fun, interactive ways. Their innovative bird identification apps, Chirp! and ChirpOMatic, have consistently ranked among Apple’s bestsellers since their launch. ChirpOMatic is the result of a collaboration between biologist Dr. Hilary Lind and computer scientist Dr. Alex Wilson, combining deep expertise in wildlife and cutting-edge technology.


Contact details:

Mobile: +44 777 300 36 84  

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.spinysoftware.com

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