eBird API
Overview
Retrieve recent or notable birding observations within a region
eBird is an animals API. Requests are authenticated with an API key. It is served over HTTPS and does not allow direct browser requests (no CORS).
At a glance
- Authentication
- API key
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- No
- Category
- Animals
Questions
Does the eBird API need an API key?
Yes. The eBird API uses API key authentication; the documentation explains how to get credentials.
Can I call the eBird API from the browser?
Not directly. The eBird API does not send CORS headers, so call it from your server or a proxy instead of browser JavaScript.
Does the eBird API support HTTPS?
Yes, the eBird API is served over HTTPS.
What are alternatives to the eBird API?
Other Animals APIs include Axolotl, IUCN, HTTP Cat, Cats, WoRMS.
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