MacVoices MacVoices #26052: Showstoppers at CES - Birdbuddy Smart Bird Feeders Get Smarter
Feb 4, 2026
Rhian Humphries, Senior PR Manager at Bird Buddy, presents Bird Buddy 2 and the compact Bird Buddy 2 Mini. They discuss faster capture speed and flexible portrait or landscape viewing. New integrated solar power and larger seed capacity get a mention. AI recognition now uses visuals plus birdsong across thousands of species.
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Faster Capture And Continuous Power
- Bird Buddy 2 fixes capture latency so the camera wakes quickly and reliably when birds land.
- The model adds portrait/landscape modes and an integrated solar panel for continuous outdoor use.
Visual + Birdsong AI Recognition
- Bird Buddy 2 adds audio-based recognition so the AI identifies birds from birdsong as well as images.
- The system can now recognize over 13,000 species using combined visual and audio signals.
Pick Mini For Budget, Add Solar If Needed
- Choose Bird Buddy 2 Mini if you want core smart features at a lower price point.
- Add the optional solar panel to the Mini if you need continuous outdoor operation.