Bird Buddy uses artificial intelligence and a camera to identify birds and transmit close-up images. The company has been around since 2020 when it first debuted on Kickstarter, and now offers a “smart” hummingbird feeder and bird bath.

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As the company states, its products not only upload images to the cloud, which you can use at any time, but also help users identify exact animal species using artificial intelligence.

And despite Bird Buddy price $200 may seem high, in fact it is much cheaper than the high-end binoculars or giant camera lenses that ornithologists rely on to document what they see.

• The original Bird Buddy had a built-in 5 megapixel camera module with HD video capability and a 120-degree field of view.
• He also lured the birds into the frame with seeds and water.
• The device was powered by a rechargeable battery that needed to be charged several times a week, or by an additional solar charger attached to the feeder.

However, earlier this year at CES 2023, a new version was introduced that functions as a hummingbird feeder with a built-in reservoir for the sweet nectar that attracts them, and as part of its recent official Kickstarter launch, the company has also introduced a bird bath. this could potentially be a stronger bait for birds during the hot summer months.

Bird feeder and bath / Photo: Bird Buddy

• Initial Kickstarter crowdfunding participants can pre-order the new “smart” hummingbird feeder for $174, with the full price of $235.
• The tub will cost $184 and $249, respectively.

Because the Bird Buddy camera module is easily interchangeable between different cases, users can also purchase both new products for $259 (full price $349) using a single interchangeable camera.

Various mounting racks and other accessories are also available for an additional fee.