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eBird

Science Data Free key (no card)

AuthenticationFree key (no card)
Rate limitNo strict public limit; about 1 request per second is recommended, and abusive keys can be blocked.

Documentation: documenter.getpostman.com ยท Checked Sep 13, 2026

About

eBird, run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is the world's largest bird-sighting database. Its free API returns recent observations by region or coordinates, notable rare-bird sightings, birding hotspots, and the full bird taxonomy. A free API key is issued when you register, and requests carry it in a simple header.

Details

Free to start. You may need a free key, but no credit card.

Auth: Free key (no card)

Rate limit: No strict public limit; about 1 request per second is recommended, and abusive keys can be blocked.

Verified: 2026-09-13

Best for: personal developer fun

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Setup

  1. Create a free eBird account, then visit the key request page to get your API key.
  2. Send the key as the X-eBirdApiToken header with every request.
  3. Look up your region code (e.g. US-CA for California) and request recent sightings.
  4. Explore hotspot, taxonomy, and notable-bird endpoints in the docs.
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