eBird

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Retrieve recent or notable birding observations within a region.

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Use it when

Focused on bird observation data

Watch for

Check the docs depth and real endpoint shape before assuming production fit.

First check

Obtain an API key to authenticate requests. Use the REST endpoints documented on the website to query bird observations.

Auth

api_key

CORS

HTTPS

Yes

Signup

Required

Latency

541 ms

Protocol

REST

Pricing

free

Uptime · 30-day window

Probes: 2Uptime: 100%Avg latency: 682ms

About this API

The eBird API provides access to recent and notable birding observations within specified regions. It is designed for developers and organizations interested in birdwatching data, enabling them to integrate real-time or recent bird sighting information into their applications or services.

This API is relevant for wildlife enthusiasts, researchers, and conservationists who want to track bird populations or generate visualizations based on bird observation data. By offering regional queries, it allows users to focus on specific geographic areas for more targeted data retrieval.

Authentication is required via an API key, ensuring controlled access to the data. The API uses REST protocols and is documented on the official website, making it straightforward to incorporate into various projects related to animal and wildlife data.

What you can build

1Display recent bird observations by region
2Generate birdwatching activity maps
3Validate bird species sightings data
4Track notable birding events

Strengths & limitations

Strengths

Focused on bird observation data
Supports regional queries
Provides recent and notable sightings

Example request

Generic template — replace <endpoint> with the real path from the docs.

curl https://documenter.getpostman.com/view/664302/S1ENwy59/<endpoint> \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY"
# Some providers use X-Api-Key instead — verify in the docs.