Overview
- Birdbuddy introduced the Birdbuddy 2 flagship and the smaller Birdbuddy 2 Mini at CES, both adding AI species recognition that uses audio as well as visuals.
- Birdbuddy 2 features 2K HDR video, slow‑motion capture, a 135‑degree field of view, dual integrated solar panels, dual‑band Wi‑Fi, Gorilla Glass lens protection, a larger seed bin and a perch extender for $199.
- The first sold‑out batch of Birdbuddy 2 units ships in February 2026, with wider availability expected by mid‑2026.
- Birdbuddy 2 Mini targets first‑time users and compact spaces, keeps the core camera and AI experience, supports an optional solar panel, and is priced at $129 with preorders opening mid‑2026 and shipments slated for late 2026.
- The company is showcasing the feeders alongside its Wonder ecosystem’s Petal Smart Nature Camera—which raised $2.5 million on Kickstarter in 2025—at Pepcom, ShowStoppers and Eureka Park during CES.