Heartopia Birdwatching
Birdwatching is an explicitly confirmed hobby; the detailed bird list and rules are not officially published.
What birdwatching is
Birdwatching is one of the six major hobbies officially named in XD’s Steam description. The game frames hobbies as enjoyable, “not chores,” and birdwatching fits that wildlife-discovery loop. The exact mechanic — photo-based, collection-based or otherwise — has not been officially detailed.
Community-reported birds (Unverified)
| Bird (community names) | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sparrow | Common early-game bird mention | Community-reported (via player searches, Aug 2026) · Unverified — not an official game database entry. |
| Dove | Searched in town locations | Community-reported (via player searches, Aug 2026) · Unverified — not an official game database entry. |
| Heron | Mentioned near water | Community-reported (via player searches, Aug 2026) · Unverified — not an official game database entry. |
| Seagull | Coastal-area report | Community-reported (via player searches, Aug 2026) · Unverified — not an official game database entry. |
| Hummingbird | Garden/flower-area mention | Community-reported (via player searches, Aug 2026) · Unverified — not an official game database entry. |
Photo and rating tips
Community guides describe spotting birds and capturing them to log discoveries. Exact photo-rating rules, rewards and progression are not officially published; treat tutorial-style advice as player conventions.
Where birdwatching connects
Birdwatching pairs with insect collection as the wildlife half of the hobby loop. See Hobbies for the full picture.
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
Is birdwatching an official hobby?
Yes. Birdwatching is explicitly named in XD’s official Steam description.
How many birds are there?
Not officially published; we do not print an unverified total.
How do I photograph birds?
Community reports describe spotting and capturing birds; exact rules are not officially documented.