A beautiful home for your backyard birds
Meet the smart bird feeder that notifies you of feathered visitors, takes their photos, and organizes them into a beautiful collection to admire and easily share with your friends and family.
Bird Buddies are sold out until June 2022, however we have special easter eggs on our website where we randomly open our secret stash and offer May 2022 shipping to some visitors. And you are amongst them!
This offer ends in:
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Upgrade your birding game
with our cool mobile app!
Never miss out on the birds in your backyard!
Arrival notifications
Bird Buddy will notify you whenever a bird stops by. It's one of those rare notifications that actually make you feel better, not worse!
Control the camera with your phone
Bird Buddy gives you full control over its built-in camera from the comfort of your home.
History of your bird visitors
The built-in camera automatically takes pictures of birds that stop by, so even if you miss that rare bird, Bird Buddy will make sure it leaves you a postcard.
Capture unique close-ups and recognize every bird species!
Close-up shots full of character
You could never get as close to your shy feathered friends as your Bird Buddy camera can.
Goofy, selfie-like perspective
The goofy, selfie-like perspective and a wide-angle lens will make every bird an Internet star.
Reliable bird species recognition
Bird Buddy will recognize all the birds that visit you. Fill up your album with all the bird species that live in your region!
Build the ultimate collection of your feathered visitors!
Hints for attracting new species
Browse hints and learn what kind of birdfood will attract specific species.
Build the ultimate collection
You'll unlock new species when they pay you a visit. Rare birds have a special place in your album!
What makes it smart?
Bird Buddy always knows who's in front of the lens. Equipped with artificial intelligence, it recognizes over 1,000 bird species. Even that rare one you always wondered about!
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High Resolution Camera
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AI Bird Recognition
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Built-in Microphone
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Container Refill Reminder
Two colors available
Your Bird Buddy can be either blue or yellow.
Variety of add-ons
Every add-on will make Bird Buddy even more unique and useful. You can choose between:
Solar Roof
Upgrade and add a detachable solar panel! Depending on how much you use it, this could provide Bird Buddy with all the power it could ever need.
Wall Mount
Mounting Bird Buddy on a wall is incredibly easy. Just drop it onto the wall mount plate and rotate it towards your preferred direction.
Fence Mount
The fence mount is as convenient as ever! It suits fences of different sizes, and the universal mount allows you to rotate it, too.
Suet Ball Holder
This suet ball holder that you can fill with the treat of your choosing is easily mounted on the Bird Buddy perch. Suet ball not included.
Help the birds
With Bird Buddy you're not only helping birds by feeding them. You're also contributing extremely important information to the database of bird migrations and populations that will help experts better understand and protect them.
Recycled Plastic
Designed for Birds’ Safety
Weather-Resistant
Lightweight
Bird Buddy Specs & features
Bird Feeder
Dimensions
Height
9 in / 23 cm
Width
6.3 in / 16 cm
Depth
6.89 in / 17.5 cm
Seed capacity
3.8 cups / 0.9 liters
Weight
Unfilled
1.32 lbs / 600 g
Filled
2.54 lbs / 1150 g
Main materials
New and Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics
(BPA Free)
Features
- Modern bird-friendly design with protective roof
- Dual sided windows for visibility of seeds
- Rear door snaps open and shut for easy refilling
- Hang or use the included bottom mount with a pole, wall or fence mount
Camera Module
Dimensions
Height
5.1 in / 13 cm
Width
2 in / 5 cm
Depth
1.5 in / 3.8 cm
Features
Camera
5 megapixel Photos and 720p
HD Live Stream Video
Field of View
120 Degrees
Detection
Dual-Action Motion and Accelerometer
Audio
Microphone
Power
6040 mAh Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
Charging
Included USB-C cable
Connectivity
802.11 b/g/n Wifi connection @2.4 GHz plus Bluetooth
Operating Temperature
-5°F to 120°F (-20.5°C to 48.5°C)
Weather resistant
Yes
Frequently asked questions
Is it squirrel-proof?
After a lot of research and consultation, we’ve come to the conclusion that any attempt to prevent squirrels from visiting would be a futile task. Instead, we focused on making sure that the materials used will be able to withstand significant damage, which should prevent the squirrels from destroying the feeder itself. Right now our priorities lie in making sure that no harm could come to our feathered friends.
When will my order arrive? / Why isn’t this shipping until June?
Bird Buddy is currently still in development, which is why it will take a little longer for the orders to arrive than it would if we were fully launched already. Pre-orders placed are set to arrive in June 2022.
What are the camera specs? Can we see more example photos?
5MP with WDR and a 720p video stream. 720p mainly for battery life purposes, as the component will be able to output 1080p video as well. We will be sure to share more example photos as soon as we can!
Does it need Wi-Fi to operate? Does it have local storage?
This version of Bird Buddy sadly does not have local storage, which means it does require a Wi-Fi connection. Once Bird Buddy is connected to your home Wi-Fi, it uses that connection to send the stream to your mobile device. Our engineering team is looking into implementing local storage in the future!
Can more than one person connect to one Bird Buddy?
Sharing is caring! The Bird Buddy app will allow you to share the experience with friends and family by adding at least three people into the app.
How long does the battery last? How is it charged?
Depending on how many photos you take and how much you stream the video feed, the battery can last anywhere between 10 and 30 days. The electronic module is detachable and rechargeable via the USB-C cable that is included in the order. If you want to have the stream running constantly, you can plug Bird Buddy into a power source and never lose sight of just what is going on in your backyard. You can also decide to purchase the solar roof add-on for a continuous charge during daylight!
Do you ship worldwide?
Yes! You can order your Bird Buddy from anywhere in the world.
Will the app only be in English or will other languages be available?
We will be translating the app into all major world languages!
Is Bird Buddy weatherproof? What are the operating temperatures?
Yes, the feeder itself is weatherproof! The central module that houses the camera will withstand temperatures ranging from -5°F to 120°F (-20°C to 50°C). It is also detachable so you can easily take it out and safely store it inside on extreme days.
Are there any subscription fees?
Everybody who placed a pre-order will enjoy all of the advertised app features for free, forever! For everybody else, the only way for subscription costs to be involved is if you were to only download and use the Bird Buddy app on your mobile device without purchasing the smart feeder.