Question 1

How do I find a birdwatching guide?

Accepted Answer

You can use our 'Find Guides' page, which allows you to search by name, location, or bird specialties. Alternatively, explore guides directly on our 'Interactive Map' page to see who is available in specific areas.

Question 2

Can I save my favorite guides?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Once you create an account and sign in, you can save your favorite guides to your 'My Favorites' list and access them anytime from your account dashboard.

Question 3

Is there a mobile app for birdguides.io?

Accepted Answer

Currently, birdguides.io is a web-based platform, fully responsive and accessible on all devices including smartphones and tablets. We are considering a dedicated mobile app for the future.

Question 4

How do I become a guide on birdguides.io?

Accepted Answer

You can start by clicking on the 'Become a Guide' link found in the website's navigation menu or footer. This page will detail all the benefits and provide a direct link to the guide registration form.

Question 5

What is the pricing for guides?

Accepted Answer

Your first 6 months on birdguides.io are completely free! This gives you full access to list your services and build your profile. After that, choose the plan that fits your activity: Local Bird Guide (€19/year, 1 location), Multi-Destination Guide (€48/year, up to 5 destinations — available as a self-guiding Bird Guide or as a Lead Bird Guide who works with associate guides), or Tour Operator (€85/year, up to 20 destinations).

Question 6

How do I manage my profile, availability, and bookings?

Accepted Answer

Once you are registered, you will gain access to a dedicated Guide Dashboard. From there, you can update all your profile details, manage your photo gallery, list your bird specialties, and track your profile analytics.

Question 7

What kind of support do you offer to guides?

Accepted Answer

We offer support through our Help & Support section in the Guide Dashboard, which includes FAQs and a way to contact our support team for personalized assistance. We aim to help you make the most of your presence on our platform.

Question 8

Where does the bird list data come from?

Accepted Answer

Our platform's bird checklist and taxonomic data are based on AviList v2025. This is a new global avian checklist developed by a team of experts to harmonize bird names and taxonomy worldwide. It ensures our data is current and scientifically robust.

Question 9

Where can I find information about specific bird species?

Accepted Answer

Our 'Regional Birds' section provides information about common species found in different regions. You can also use the search features on the 'Find Guides' page or the 'Interactive Map' to find guides who specialize in particular birds or regions known for those species.

Question 10

How accurate is the bird data on the platform?

Accepted Answer

Our platform's data is based on AviList v2025, which ensures a high standard of accuracy for taxonomy and nomenclature. Information regarding regional distribution is also based on this list, and guides list their own specializations. We are continuously working on improving our data and plan to integrate with external APIs like eBird for more comprehensive and real-time sighting information in the future.

Question 11

Can I contribute bird sightings or photos to birdguides.io?

Accepted Answer

We are excited about building a strong community! While direct user contributions for sightings are not yet implemented, we are planning community features for the future, which may include sharing sightings, photos, and experiences. Many guides already showcase their photos in their galleries.

Question 12

How does the platform help with identifying rare or endemic species?

Accepted Answer

You can filter for guides who specialize in 'Rare species' or 'Endemic' species through our advanced search filters. Additionally, the 'Ornithological Zones' filter on the Interactive Map can help you identify 'Endemic Species Hotspots'.

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