Bird is the word at CES 2026, with Birdbuddy unveiling its next-generation smart feeders, aiming to make birdwatching accessible to even the greenest novice. Say goodbye to blurry snapshots and missed avian moments; the Birdbuddy 2 and Birdbuddy 2 Mini are here to up your birding game.
Birdbuddy 2: A Feathered Flagship
The Verge reports the Birdbuddy 2, priced at $199, boasts a redesigned circular camera housing that captures stunning 2K HDR video. Think crisp visuals, slow-motion playback, and a sprawling 135-degree field of view. The company's clearly addressing the pain points of first-gen users who struggled with video quality and missed shots.
According to the company, the upgrades don't stop at visuals; the Birdbuddy 2 also features an enhanced built-in microphone to better capture birdsong. Imagine identifying species not just by sight, but by their melodic calls. That's a big win for citizen science nerds.
Mini But Mighty: The Birdbuddy 2 Mini
For apartment dwellers or those with limited outdoor space, Birdbuddy is launching the Birdbuddy 2 Mini. While details are still scarce, the Mini aims to deliver a streamlined experience at a more accessible price point. It's a smart move to broaden the user base and tap into the growing interest in urban wildlife observation.
Birdbuddy's new feeders are designed to be faster and easier to use, with cameras that wake instantly when a bird lands. This is HUGE. We've all experienced the frustration of fumbling with tech while a rare bird takes flight. Birdbuddy seems determined to eliminate that friction.
It’s clear that Birdbuddy is listening to its customers. The revamped camera system on both models can shoot in both portrait and landscape mode. This resolves one of the biggest user complaints of the previous generations. With these updates, I expect Birdbuddy to fly even higher.