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eBird API

The eBird API enables developers to access a live, global database of bird observations, making it perfect for birdwatching apps and research tools.

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Lists recent bird sightings in a region

Full Endpoint URL
https://api.ebird.org/obs/region/recent
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://api.ebird.org/obs/region/recent' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
Request Payload
{
  "back": 7,
  "regionCode": "US-NY"
}
Expected Response
[
  {
    "obsDt": "2023-07-18 08:30",
    "comName": "Red-winged Blackbird",
    "howMany": 12,
    "speciesCode": "rewbla"
  }
]
Version:v2
Limit:10,000 requests/day
Real-World Applications
  • {'items': ['Mobile birdwatching app showing recent local sightings'Optimized Capability
  • 'Conservation dashboards tracking species observations over time'Optimized Capability
  • 'Educational platforms teaching taxonomy with real data'Optimized Capability
  • 'Citizen science tools to submit and analyze checklists']}Optimized Capability

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Free
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
{'items': ['JSON']}
Supported Languages
5 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Rate Limit

100 requests per minute per API key

Use Case: Best For

Not Recommended For

Resources

Documentation Source Code
#ornithology#birds

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