birdsnap TUC specs
| Brand | birdsnap |
|---|---|
| Type | Seed feeder |
| Camera | 2K camera, 155° view, color night vision |
| Field of view | 155° (maker figure) |
| Night vision | Color night vision |
| AI bird ID | AI ID needs a plan. AI ID for 10,000+ species requires a subscription (price not stated on the listing); recording, alerts and storage work without one. |
| Storage | 32 GB microSD card included, plus cloud; records without internet |
| Battery | Not stated on the listing |
| Solar | Solar panel included (Adjustable panel on a 9.8 ft cord) |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4 GHz |
| Capacity | 1.8 L seed |
| Squirrels | Some squirrel resistance. Listing calls it squirrel-proof; no independent test confirms it. |
| Weather rating | IP65 |
| Mounting | Tree, wall, fence or pole (kits included) |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Price tier | $ Budget (under $100). See Amazon for today's price. |
- Resolution upgraded to 2K from December 2024 per the listing.
- "Full charge and then connecting to solar panel can last 6 months" is a maker claim.
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 birdsnap TUC is the budget camera feeder for people who care more about reliable recording than species names. It ships with a 32 GB microSD card, so it keeps saving clips when Wi-Fi drops, and adds a 2K camera with a 155° view and color night vision, an adjustable solar panel on a 9.8 ft cord and a 1.8 L hopper. Amazon showed it at $79.99 on November 12, 2026, with more than 1,100 ratings. We haven’t tested it ourselves and found no independent review we could verify, so specs here come from birdsnap’s listing.
Who it’s for
Homes with patchy Wi-Fi, privacy-minded buyers who prefer local storage, and anyone who wants a cheap, wide-view camera feeder with add-ons for orioles and hummingbirds. If free species ID matters, the Birdfy Classic costs about $20 more and includes it.
Camera
birdsnap says the camera was upgraded to 2K in December 2024. The 155° view is the widest we track, which helps catch birds at the edges of the tray, and color night vision covers evening visitors. Every visit triggers an app notification.
Local storage is the headline
The included 32 GB card holds, by birdsnap’s count, more than 20,000 ten-second videos, and the camera can keep recording without a network. That’s unusual: most smart feeders depend on the cloud, and some (Bird Buddy among them) have no card slot at all. Clips can also go to the cloud. If you want more room later, a 64 GB high-endurance card is rated for continuous camera writes. More on why this matters in smart bird feeder Wi-Fi problems.
The subscription for ID
AI recognition of 10,000+ species “requires a subscription,” per the listing, which gives no price. That’s why we score its ID low. Without a plan you still get recordings, alerts, live view and up to four simultaneous viewers. You can add a custom subscription price in the true cost calculator once you see it in the app.
Power and build
The solar panel sits on a 9.8 ft cord, so it can reach sun even if the feeder is in shade. birdsnap claims a full charge plus solar can last six months, which is a maker claim. The panel works between 32°F and 113°F, so below freezing it won’t charge; the camera removes for indoor charging. The housing is IP65 and made from recycled-standard ABS+PC. birdsnap calls it squirrel-proof, which no independent test confirms, so a baffle is still a good idea. Wi-Fi is 2.4 GHz only. The listing mentions a one-year protection plan.
Extras in the box
A fruit holder, jelly box and hummingbird feeder attachment let you offer foods that bring orioles, catbirds and hummingbirds into frame. The bird attractor tool shows which birds each food draws in your region.
Setup tips
Format the card in the app before mounting, and check now and then that it isn’t full, since local storage is the reason to buy this feeder. Use the long solar cord to put the panel in sun and the feeder near cover: Project FeederWatch suggests about 10 feet from shrubs or trees, close enough for birds to dash to safety but far enough that squirrels can’t jump.
Alternatives
- Birdfy Classic: free ID, cloud-only storage.
- Kiwibit 2 Mini: 4K with a microSD slot, card not included.
- Soliom BF08: cheaper, bigger hopper, unclear AI terms.
The verdict
The birdsnap TUC is the feeder to pick when recording reliably matters more than species names: the included card keeps it working through Wi-Fi dropouts, and the wide view catches more of the action. Skip it if you want free ID. Check the birdsnap TUC on Amazon, or compare it in our best budget bird feeder cameras.
Accessories and supplies for the birdsnap TUC
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.
- StorageSanDisk 64GB High Endurance microSDXC cardCompatible, third-party
Local recording without a cloud plan, and a backup when Wi-Fi drops. High Endurance cards are rated for continuous camera writes. Only feeders with a microSD slot. The birdsnap TUC ships with a 32 GB card; this is a larger spare.
- 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.
- SuetC&S Hot Pepper Delight No-Melt Suet DoughUniversal fit
No-melt suet for warm months, with hot pepper that squirrels tend to leave alone while birds eat it normally.
- MealwormsI LOVE WORMS Dried Mealworms, 5 lbUniversal fit
The bluebird magnet, and a favorite of wrens, chickadees and robins. A small handful in a tray-style camera feeder brings species that ignore seed.
Compatibility checked November 2026. More in our bird feeder camera accessories guide.
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