Frequently asked questions

Yes, you may gather data with another application for the purposes of the Atlas under certain conditions. In order to make use of your data for the Atlas, the following minimum information is required:

• Name of the species;
• Date of observation;
• Geographical coordinates.

It is necessary to indicate the degree of probability of nesting. However, with other applications, it is not possible to apply the methodology for the study of bird abundance, which requires the selection of test sites through an account in SmartBirds.org.

For details on the file type and how to provide it, you can contact the SmartBirds database administrator at the following email: .

For now, the SmartBirds Pro mobile app is available for only OS Android 5.0 and later versions. Owners of iOS mobile devices can gather information directly through their browser. All you have to do is go to SmartBirds.org and log in to your account. Once logged in, users can gather data, even without being connected to Internet. The coordinates of the observer can be selected or indicated on a preloaded map.

However, to make full use of the system, we recommend that you use OS Android. Some users use a second device (tablet) for gathering data with SmartBirds Pro, and their phone serves as an Internet source.

Yes, if your data is gathered on paper or otherwise, you may fill in or edit your data on SmartBirds.org through your personal account. The data shall be used if all required entry fields are filled in – species, date, location and degree of nesting probability for nesting species.