Nature is closer than you think—even in the heart of a city. With the Naturblick app, you can explore the natural world right outside your door. Designed to help users discover and identify a wide variety of plants and animals in urban settings, Naturblick offers powerful tools such as automatic image and sound recognition, intuitive guides, and detailed species profiles. No prior knowledge needed—just curiosity and your smartphone!
Automatic Species Identification
Thanks to advanced AI-powered image and sound recognition, identifying species has never been easier.
· Take photos of plants to identify herbs, wildflowers, trees, and even ginkgo.
· Record bird songs to find out which bird is singing.
These tools work even if you’re a beginner, making learning intuitive and fun.
Comprehensive Identification Guides
Explore a wide variety of species with detailed guides. Naturblick lets you identify:
· Birds
· Mammals
· Amphibians (like frogs and newts)
· Reptiles
· Butterflies
· Bees, wasps, and more
For plants, identify:
· Deciduous trees and ginkgo
· Herbs and wildflowers
Each species profile includes important identification features, audio samples, comparisons with similar species, and facts about their urban habitats—turning your local nature walk into a mini field trip.
Audio Library and Sound Recognition
Naturblick includes a complete audio library of bird calls and other animal sounds, enhancing your listening skills. Using sound recognition, you can compare real-time recordings with the app’s database to make accurate identifications.
A full list of supported bird species for audio identification can be found here.
Personal Observation Tools
Naturblick encourages users to engage with nature through personal observations. You can document:
· Species names
· Photos and sound recordings
· Location and time
· Notes and counts
These observations contribute anonymously to scientific research and help expand collective knowledge of urban biodiversity.
Data Protection and Open Source
User privacy is a priority. All data is collected anonymously for scientific purposes and handled according to GDPR regulations. Naturblick is also committed to transparency: its source code is available under a free license.
Join the Community
Naturblick is driven by user participation and continuous improvement. Your feedback helps enhance both content and technical performance. If you spot a bug or have a suggestion, get involved—send your input to naturblick@mfn.berlin.
FAQs
1. What can I identify with the Naturblick app?
You can identify a wide range of species including birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, butterflies, bees, wildflowers, and trees using photo or audio recognition.
2. How does Naturblick identify bird songs and plants?
Naturblick uses automatic image recognition for photos of plants and sound recognition to analyze and identify bird calls recorded via your phone.
3. Is the app beginner-friendly?
Absolutely! No prior knowledge is needed. Naturblick provides simple tools, helpful guides, and educational content designed for everyone.
4. Is my data safe when using Naturblick?
Yes. All data is collected anonymously and used strictly for scientific research in compliance with GDPR. No personal information is stored.
5. How can I contribute to improving the app?
You can support Naturblick by sharing feedback, reporting bugs, and suggesting improvements via email at naturblick[at]mfn.berlin. Every contribution helps!
Version History
v4.3.4—17 Jun, 2025
- Plant recognition now with pattern recognition from Pl@ntNet
v4.2.3—19 May, 2025
- Expansion of the species database with new species and images
- Usage of new Google functionality when using images from the gallery
v4.1.39—20 Dec, 2024
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