Fantastic smartphone app ; Built-in social network of birders ; Camera grabs a fun mix of stills and video ; No subscription fees ; Accurate species identification ; Growing product ecosystem

Doesn't catch every bird ; Dependent on the long-term success of the Birdbuddy service ; Wireless range is not as strong as competitors

The Birdbuddy Smart Bird Feeder sends highly shareable snapshots and video postcards of the local bird population to your phone, while its companion app is smart enough to call out their species.

Easy to set up both the feeder and the camera ; Includes light and alarm; optional solar panel ; Plenty of mounting options

AI recognition isn’t perfect (though it should improve in time) ; No security features ; Some basic accessories cost extra

The Bird Buddy is as sleek and premium as the best bird feeder cameras come, and reasonably priced. It is well designed, and the app is fun to use without feeling like it’s designed for children. AI does a good job of identifying the species that have...