"Most of us walk through nature looking at our phones. Faunist is the app that makes you look up."
— The idea behind Faunist
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Notice
Slow down. The red fox in the park at dusk. The kingfisher on the bridge rail. They were always there — you just weren't looking.
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Log
Add the sighting to your personal field journal. Species, date, a short note. Each entry builds your record of the wild world around you.
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Grow
Earn XP for every species. Level up from Novice to Master Faunist. Rare finds bring rare rewards — but the greatest reward is the habit of noticing.
The app
Your field guide, always in your pocket
Thousands of species, curated
Birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects — all following the latest scientific taxonomy from iNaturalist.
XP & rarity system
Common species earn 10 XP. A very rare find earns 100. Level up as you explore — from Novice to Master Faunist.
IUCN conservation status
Every species shows its conservation status — from Least Concern to Critically Endangered. Know what you're looking at.
Ethical observation guide
Minimum distances, seasonal alerts, what to do if you get too close. Respect for wildlife is built into every species entry.
Identify without a photo
Describe size, colour, habitat — Faunist narrows it down to a shortlist. No camera required. Works entirely from memory.
Community & leaderboard
Follow other naturalists, compare your species count, and discover what's being spotted near you. Nature is better shared.
From the field guide
Some of the wild neighbours waiting to be found
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
Common · +10 xp
Common Kingfisher
Alcedo atthis
Occasional · +25 xp
Eurasian Lynx
Lynx lynx
Rare · +50 xp
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Common · +10 xp
Eurasian Otter
Lutra lutra
Rare · +50 xp
...and countless more wild species waiting to be discovered.
Our philosophy
Observe. Never disturb.
Every species in Faunist comes with ethical observation guidelines. Minimum distances, seasonal sensitivities, what to do when you get too close. Respect is built into the product — not the fine print.
Minimum distances per species
Seasonal breeding alerts
Location privacy for rare animals
IUCN status for every species
No disturbance, no exceptions
For anyone who's ever looked twice at a bird.
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The nature lover
You already notice things others walk past. Faunist gives your observations a home — and connects you with others who see the same world.
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The photographer
You're already out there before sunrise. Log what you find, track where rare species appear, build a personal archive of encounters.
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The family
Turn every walk into a game. Kids love the Pokédex format. Parents love that it gets everyone off screens and outside.
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The mindful one
You don't need to be a naturalist. Faunist is simply a reason to slow down, look around, and remember the world is bigger than your feed.
Ready to start noticing?
5,000+ species. Your personal field journal. Free to use, always.
