eBird

API

Free API for recent and notable birding observations worldwide

Overview

The eBird API provides RESTful endpoints to access recent bird observations, notable sightings, and species metadata for specified regions. Responses are in JSON format, supporting integration into birding apps, conservation tools, educational platforms, and citizen science projects. Key endpoints include /obs/region/recent (recent observations), /obs/notable (rare sightings), and /species/info (species details). It uses global community-sourced data to deliver insights into bird migrations, distributions, and rare sightings.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://documenter.getpostman.com/view/664302/S1ENwy59')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON Responses
Region-Based Queries
Notable Sighting Data
Species Metadata
Community-Sourced Data

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is eBird API free to use?

Yes, the eBird API is free for non-commercial purposes, including conservation, education, and citizen science projects.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, you need to obtain an API key from the eBird portal to authenticate all requests to the API.

? What is the response format?

All responses from the eBird API are in JSON format, which is easy to parse and integrate into various applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Animals

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Global bird observation coverage
⊕ Easy integration with apps/tools
⊕ Free non-commercial access
⊕ Supports conservation/educational use cases

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited requests
⊖ Requires API key authentication
⊖ Non-commercial use restriction