Birdfy Feeder 2 specs
| Brand | Birdfy |
|---|---|
| Type | Seed feeder |
| Camera | 1080p (2 MP) wide-angle camera with microphone |
| Night vision | Color night vision |
| AI bird ID | Free AI ID. Unlimited automatic species ID on the free Basic plan. |
| Plans | Birdfy Plus (optional): $69.99/yr (60-day cloud history, longer clips, bird data; species ID stays free; Birdfy membership FAQ reference price; MacRumors quotes $6.99/month) |
| Storage | Free cloud: 30-day rolling clips + 5 GB saved collection · no microSD slot |
| Battery | 9,000 mAh |
| Solar | Solar panel included (3 W panel in the box) |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4 GHz |
| Capacity | 1.5 L seed |
| Squirrels | No squirrel defense. Plastic body (20% recycled ABS); the app can trigger an alarm, which reviewers found does little. |
| Weather rating | IP66 |
| Mounting | Pole, wall or tree via a removable mounting plate |
| Warranty | Not stated on the listing — confirm before buying |
| Price tier | $$ Mid-range ($100–$180). See Amazon for today's price. |
- Seed capacity: Digital Camera World cites 1.5 L for the Feeder 2.
- Amazon showed $129.97 against a $209.99 list price on Nov 12, 2026.
Specs are compiled from manufacturer listings and independent reviews and may change between production runs. Check the signal and sun at your spot with the placement checker before you mount it.
The Birdfy Feeder 2 is the entry point to Birdfy’s second-generation feeder: a 1080p camera with color night vision, a 9,000 mAh battery, a 3 W solar panel in the box and unlimited AI species ID with no subscription. Amazon showed it at $129.97 on November 12, 2026, against a $209.99 list price. We haven’t tested it ourselves. Our view draws on Birdfy’s listing, MacRumors’ months-long test of Birdfy feeders and TechRadar’s review of the same feeder body in the Duo, and we name those outlets where their results appear.
Who it’s for
It’s for buyers who want free, unlimited species ID and a big battery at a mid-range price, and who’d rather put money toward seed than a subscription. It’s not the pick if image detail matters most: 1080p trails the 2K and 4K cameras that now sell for similar money.
Camera and ID
1080p, with night vision
The 2 MP camera records 1080p video and audio, and switches to color night vision after dark. That’s fine for watching and identifying birds on a phone, but feather detail falls behind the Birdfy Feeder 2 Pro’s tracking 2K lens or the Birdfy Metal 2 4K.
Free ID, with caveats
Birdfy’s free Basic plan includes unlimited automatic species ID on videos from your Birdfy cameras, 30-day rolling clip storage and 5 GB of saved collection space, according to Birdfy’s membership FAQ. The optional Plus plan (Birdfy cites $69.99 a year; MacRumors quoted $6.99 a month) adds 60-day history, longer clips and bird data. MacRumors found Birdfy’s ID good but not perfect: on one day of 73 visits, 12 went unidentified and two were misnamed. How that compares with Bird Buddy is covered in Bird Buddy vs Birdfy.
Power, build and mounting
The 9,000 mAh battery is twice the size of Bird Buddy’s, and the included 3 W panel is separate, so you can aim it at the sun a couple of feet from the feeder. MacRumors liked that flexibility on Birdfy feeders but preferred Bird Buddy’s cable-free roof for looks.
The housing is 20% recycled ABS rated IP66, and the camera lifts out for indoor charging. Like other Birdfy feeders it attaches to a metal plate you fix to a pole, wall or tree, which makes it easy to remove for cleaning. Digital Camera World cites 1.5 L of seed capacity. There’s no squirrel-proofing beyond an app alarm, which TechRadar found does little; a metal seed guard for the Feeder 2 series and a pole baffle help more.
Wi-Fi is 2.4 GHz only. Check the spot with the placement checker before you drill.
Living with the app
MacRumors’ main complaints were the setup beeping and the notification volume: Birdfy sends an alert per visit, which reached 50 or more a day in its yard. You can exclude species, and a daily Highlights recap helps. Share access with 20+ people if the whole family wants in.
What it costs over time
With ID free, three-year cost is the feeder plus seed. See how that compares with Bird Buddy and Kiwibit in the true cost calculator.
Alternatives
- Birdfy Classic: about $30 less with a 2K camera, but a smaller battery and solar sold separately.
- Birdfy Feeder 2 Pro: the same feeder with dual lenses and slow motion.
- Birdbuddy Nook Solar: Bird Buddy’s app and a 2K HDR camera, but ID needs Premium. See Birdfy Feeder 2 vs Bird Buddy 2.
The verdict
The Feeder 2 is the cheapest way into Birdfy’s current feeder with free ID and solar in the box. The 1080p camera is its compromise; everything else is generous. Check the price on Amazon, or read our best smart bird feeders without a subscription.
Accessories and supplies for the Birdfy Feeder 2
Official and universal add-ons sold on Amazon: poles and baffles, solar, storage and the seed you'll keep buying. Check the listing confirms your exact model before you buy.
- Mounting109-inch heavy-duty bird feeder pole kit with 5-prong baseUniversal fit
Every feeder here needs a pole for the most squirrel-resistant setup; none include one. Adjustable height and a hook suit hanging Bird Buddy and Perky-Pet feeders. Birdfy and Kiwibit feeders clamp to a pole with their own bracket; check the pole diameter against the bracket.
- Squirrel-proofing19-inch squirrel baffle for bird feeder polesUniversal fit
A wide baffle on a pole placed about 10 ft from jump-off points beats any squirrel feature built into a feeder. Mount it 4–5 ft up; a baffle doesn't help if squirrels can jump from a roof, fence or branch.
- Squirrel-proofingMetal seed guard for Birdfy Feeder 2 seriesCompatible, third-party
Replaces the plastic seed guard on Birdfy's Feeder 2 bodies with chew-proof metal. Third-party part; check the listing for your exact Feeder 2 version.
- Solar3 W USB-C solar panel for bird feeder cameras, 360° swivel bracketCompatible, third-party
Adds solar to a USB-C camera feeder that shipped without a panel, or replaces a damaged one. Check your camera charges over USB-C and that the cable reaches a sunny spot; a weatherproof port cover matters.
- Solar5 W USB-C solar panel for Birdfy feeder cameras, 360° adjustable mountCompatible, third-party
More wattage for shady yards and short winter days, where a 3 W panel can't keep up with a busy two-camera feeder. Third-party; sold as compatible with Birdfy cameras.
- SeedWagner's 76027 Black Oil Sunflower Wild Bird Food, 25 lbUniversal fit
The one seed nearly every feeder bird eats. Buying 25 lb at a time keeps the cost per pound low, and over 13,000 Amazon ratings say the bags are consistent.
- SeedMorning Song Sunflower Hearts & Chips Wild Bird Seed, 10 lbUniversal fit
Hulled sunflower: no shells to clog a camera tray or pile up under the feeder, and small birds eat it faster. Costs more per pound than in-shell seed. Keep it dry; FeederWatch notes hulled seed spoils faster than seed in the shell.
- SeedPennington Select Safflower Seed, 15 lbUniversal fit
Cardinals, titmice and doves take it; squirrels and grackles mostly don't. A good switch when the feeder is being raided.
- SeedWagner's 62050 Nyjer Seed Wild Bird Food, 10 lbUniversal fit
The goldfinch and siskin seed. Nyjer is tiny and spills from most open-tray camera feeders. Use it in a separate small-port finch feeder placed in view of the camera, or a hopper with fine ports.
- SuetHeath DD4-10 All Season High Energy Suet Cakes (10-pack)Universal fit
Woodpeckers, nuthatches, chickadees and wrens. Put a suet cage next to a seed camera feeder, or use a suet-ball holder where the feeder supports one.
Compatibility checked November 2026. More in our bird feeder camera accessories guide.
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