Birdwatching is an awesome recreational activity, not to mention it’s a great way to connect with nature and better understand the wildlife and natural spaces around you. While there are many reasons why people take up birdwatching, it mainly comes down to one thing – birds are fascinating and beautiful to watch. Through it, you can learn a lot about birds, such as their species, their different songs and calls (i.e. their vocalizations), and even their migration patterns. Birdwatching also teaches you about patience while also helping to improve your observing skills. Plus, it’s also a great way to relax and enjoy the outdoors. For those looking to engage in birdwatching at home, know that you don’t need any specialized equipment. In fact, all you really need is something like the Birdfy Feeder 2 Duo.
The Birdfy Feeder 2 Duo is a smart AI-powered bird feeder that has an all-weather housing construction with IP66 Waterproof Rating, a 1.25L seed bin with built-in drainage, and a perch where birds can land, eat and relax. It’s also equipped with a dual-lens front camera with a 3MP lens that rotates and tracks birds’ movements, snaping ultra-detailed close-up photos of visiting birds at 2K resolution in a front-view angle, plus a 2MP lens that streams live 1080p video at a static, wide-angle. It also integrates a side camera with a 2MP lens that captures bird footage at 1080p resolution from a side-view angle. Both of its cameras also leverage AI recognition technology for identifying over 6,000 bird species, and motion detection capabilities to automatically record videos that are sent to your smartphone when bird activity is detected.
The device also comes with unlimited free cloud storage for saving your bird videos and photos for up to 30 days, or ultimately 60 days by upgrading to a 60-day plan. It also boasts 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connectivity, and two 9000mAh rechargeable batteries for powering its cameras, for which it also comes with a solar panel for keeping it powered it 24/7. Via the Birdfy App, users can capture and post bird videos on social media, and also share the device’s camera feed with up to 20 guest users.
With this clever birdwatching solution, you’ll never miss a bird visiting your front lawn or backyard, making it a perfect addition to the home of any avid birdwatcher.
Below you can check out our comprehensive review of the Birdfy Feeder 2 Duo, where we talk more about all the neat features this smart AI-powered bird feeder has to offer you.
DESIGN & SPECS
Starting with the unit’s size, this smart bird feeder has a compact form factor, meaning you can have it installed just about anywhere you see fit.
The Birdfy Feeder 2 Duo also sports a discreet, nature-themed design, with its entire body coming in a Soft Dark Green color.
Furthermore, this bird feeder also packs a high-quality, Eco-friendly construction, as its body is built of high-quality PC and ABS plastic, of which particularly for the latter, 20% is sourced from pellets made of recycled ABS plastic.
We’ll now have a closer look at all the different components that integrate the Birdfy Feeder 2 Duo. Starting with its food compartment, this bird feeder comes equipped with a large seed bin for storing bird food that has 1.25L (42.26 fl. oz.) capacity. It’s also worth noting that its seed bin also integrates a built-in drainage at its base that helps prevent moisture and mold from building.
What’s even better is that the bird feeder’s entire body is rated to have an all-weather housing construction with an IP66 Waterproof Rating, meaning it can withstand harsh weather conditions such as torrential rain and snow.
Integrated at the front-side of the unit, there’s also a built-in perch where birds can comfortably land, eat, sunbathe, and relax on.
For recording video and taking pictures, the Birdfy Feeder 2 Duo comes equipped with a quad-high-definition (QHD) dual-lens front camera that’s installed at center of its seed bin.
Its front camera comprises a smart 3MP portrait lens that rotates and tracks birds’ movements, automatically zooming in and taking ultra-detailed close-up photos of visiting birds at 2K resolution in a front-view angle, which are then sent straight to your phone (via the mobile app), along with a 2MP wide-angle lens that captures video in 1080p FHD resolution at a static, wide-angle.
In addition, the bird feeder also comes equipped with a side camera that integrates a 2MP wide-angle lens lens that captures bird footage at 1080p FHD resolution from a side-view angle.
The integration of its triple camera lens setup makes this smart bird feeder capable of providing users with dual-angle views of visiting birds, both accessible at any moment.
What’s even more impressive is that both of its cameras also leverage AI recognition technology for identifying over 6,000 bird species worldwide by simply comparing detected birds with Birdfy’s vast database of bird species. Once a bird’s species is identified by its AI algorithms, users are offered detailed information about that bird’s particular species through the unit’s mobile app.
Not only that, but each of the bird feeder’s camera units also integrates a passive infrared (IR) motion detection sensor that makes them capable of automatically recording videos and snapping photos, for which you’re then sent smartphone notifications whenever bird activity is detected.
For saving its recorded bird video footage and any bird pictures that are taken, the Birdfy Feeder 2 Duo also comes with unlimited free cloud storage for saving your bird videos and photos, which remain saved for up to 30 days (with a free cloud service plan).
However, users also have the option to upgrade their cloud service plan to a 60-day plan, which increases its cloud storage’s saving time limit for up to 60 days.
SET UP / INSTALLATION
When it comes to setting up the Birdfy Feeder 2 Duo, know that this smart bird feeder can be easily installed in three (x3) different ways.
You can install it on a wall by using its wall-mounting kit, on a support pole, or on a tree trunk by using its included support strap.
CONNECTIVITY
For establishing a wireless connection with its mobile app, this bird feature boasts 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connectivity.
BATTERY & BATTERY LIFE
For powering its cameras, each of its camera units comes equipped with a 9000mAh rechargeable battery, giving users up to 6 months of usage before needing to be recharged.
Whenever its cameras’ batteries are running low on power, you simply have to detach the bird feeder’s camera units from its housing, and then connect the included USB-C charging cable to their dedicated USB-C charging port.
Best of all, this smart bird feeder also comes with a solar panel for keeping its cameras powered and recording 24/7 and all year round.
THE SMARTPHONE COMPANION APP – The Birdfy App
For controlling the Birdfy Feeder 2 Duo’s operation, users just have to install the Birdfy App on their smartphone (available to download for free for iOS and Android devices).
Via the Birdfy App, users can receive motion-detection notifications, watch live video of visiting birds in 1080p FHD and ultra-detailed close-up pictures in 2K quality, as well as save those videos and pictures and organize them in collections, and also re-watch their videos and pictures at any time (via the cloud service).
Additionally, the app also enables users to share their video footage and pictures of bird encounters with the rest of the Birdfy community, and they can also post those on social media.
Another really cool thing is that users can also share the device’s camera feed with up to 20 guest users, allowing their loved ones to be part of their birdwatching experience.
FINAL THOUGHTS
When accounting for all its features, it’s safe to say that this smart AI-powered bird feeder can take your birdwatching experience to a whole new level. Not only is the device easy to set up and configure, but the fact that it enables users to watch birds remotely makes it an awesome gadget for any bird lover.
If you’re interested in purchasing it, know that each unit is currently discounted from its standard price of $419.99, and is now going for $329.99 (saves you $90). You can order it online directly from Birdfy’s official shopping page.
