Becoming a naturalist has never been easier. In the spring, finally the mature buds allow thousands of flowers to bloom and the insects begin to swarm again. Enough to awaken all our senses … our curiosity! On a hike in the city or in the countryside, an opportunity to rediscover the wonders that nature has in store for us. But sometimes, the latter turns out to be very mysterious. How do you know the name of such or such a small animal, shrub or flower? In recent years, mobile applications have been growing like mushrooms, helping us to identify them. The principle is simple: take a photo of the plant, insect or animal in question to find the full identity card. Practical, right? And a small bonus: another application based on the same principle allows you to identify a bird by its song.
PlantNet
Downloaded more than 10 million times, the PlantNet application shows itself to be the Shazam of plants. The principle is simple: on a walk in the countryside or on the streets of your city, you take a photo of a species (flower, shrub, cactus, conifer, etc.) and submit it in the application. PlantNet focuses on identifying the 20,000 species listed in its list and provides you with a comprehensive identification sheet to learn more. All photos uploaded by users allow scientists around the world to study the evolution of biodiversity for better preservation.
Learn more about the app and download it, this This way for AndroidAnd Apple there.
Take a photo of this
Image is another giant company in this field and this application works on the same principle as PlantNet. According to its creators, the application can identify more than 17,000 plant species with 98% accuracy. If you provide a lot of information about the plants and flowers that were photographed, the service will not stop there. In fact, the application aims to provide growing gardeners with valuable maintenance advice for their gardens. Practical, isn’t it?
Learn more about the app and download it, this This way for AndroidAnd Apple there.
Search by iNaturalist
Seek allows you to identify thousands of plants by taking a picture, but not only that! The app also allows you to catch birds, reptiles, insects and mammals that you encounter on your way. Thanks to the fauna and flora experts who contribute to updating the large list of applications, you can learn all about the animal and plant species that manipulate you. The secrets of nature cannot really be defeated.
Learn more about the app and download it, this This way for AndroidAnd Apple there.
Birdnet
Which of these birds sings with you every morning when you wake up? To find out, the BirdNET application allows you to register on your phone. Then select the best part of the recording in the sound curve and analyze the file with the application’s artificial intelligence. A great help for growing ornithologists.
Learn more about the app and download it, this This way for AndroidAnd Apple there.
Horticulture enthusiasts, go further and discover PlantLife, a new social networking site for plant lovers.
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