[
  {
    "id": "birdbuddy-pro-solar",
    "name": "Birdbuddy Pro Solar Smart Bird Feeder",
    "brand": "Bird Buddy",
    "tier": "premium",
    "priceLow": 189,
    "priceHigh": 239,
    "score": 8,
    "bestFor": "Gift buyers and app lovers who want the most polished, best-looking smart feeder and don't mind paying yearly for automatic ID.",
    "url": "https://birdfeedercameraguide.com/bird-feeders/birdbuddy-pro-solar/",
    "kind": "seed",
    "camera": "2K HDR video, 5 MP photos, 1/2.7-inch sensor (Nature Cam Pro)",
    "mount": "Hanging (hanger included) or pole (mount included, pole not)",
    "solar": "built-in",
    "wifi": "2.4 GHz",
    "video": "2K",
    "lenses": 1,
    "fovDeg": 122,
    "slowMotion": "With Premium",
    "nightVision": "None (daytime camera)",
    "aiAccess": "paid",
    "storage": "Cloud (Birdbuddy app)",
    "microSd": false,
    "batteryMah": 3800,
    "seedL": 0.9,
    "squirrel": "none",
    "weather": "IP67 camera",
    "aiNote": "The free plan records photos, video and livestream with manual ID; automatic species ID, sound ID and 2K Ultra need Premium.",
    "solarNote": "Solar Roof included on this version",
    "squirrelNote": "Plastic body with no deterrent; TechRadar's long-term unit got scratched and chewed but survived. Hang it on a baffled pole."
  },
  {
    "id": "birdbuddy-home",
    "name": "Birdbuddy Home (Bird Buddy 2)",
    "brand": "Bird Buddy",
    "tier": "premium",
    "priceLow": 199,
    "priceHigh": 219,
    "score": 8.1,
    "bestFor": "Bird Buddy fans who want the newest camera, landscape framing and birdsong ID, and plan to pay for Premium.",
    "url": "https://birdfeedercameraguide.com/bird-feeders/birdbuddy-home/",
    "kind": "seed",
    "warrantyYears": 2,
    "camera": "2K HDR video, 5 MP HDR photos, rotating portrait/landscape module, microphone",
    "mount": "Hanging (metal hanger) or pole (universal mount included)",
    "solar": "built-in",
    "wifi": "2.4/5 GHz",
    "video": "2K",
    "lenses": 1,
    "fovDeg": 135,
    "slowMotion": "With Premium (90 fps per Tom's Guide)",
    "nightVision": "None (daytime camera)",
    "aiAccess": "paid",
    "storage": "Cloud (Birdbuddy app)",
    "microSd": false,
    "batteryMah": 3900,
    "seedL": 1.4,
    "squirrel": "none",
    "weather": "IP67",
    "aiNote": "Basic plan: photos, video, livestream and manual ID. Automatic photo + birdsong ID, 2K Ultra and slow motion need Premium.",
    "solarNote": "Dual solar panels built into the roof",
    "squirrelNote": "Tom's Guide found squirrels emptied it in a day or two through the wide bottom opening and chewed the plastic front."
  },
  {
    "id": "birdbuddy-nook-solar",
    "name": "Birdbuddy Nook Solar Smart Bird Feeder",
    "brand": "Bird Buddy",
    "tier": "mid",
    "priceLow": 159.99,
    "priceHigh": null,
    "score": 8.1,
    "bestFor": "Balconies, patios and small yards, or anyone who wants Bird Buddy's newest camera for less.",
    "url": "https://birdfeedercameraguide.com/bird-feeders/birdbuddy-nook-solar/",
    "kind": "seed",
    "warrantyYears": 2,
    "camera": "2K HDR video, 5 MP HDR photos, same camera module as the Home, microphone",
    "mount": "Hanging (metal hanger) or pole (universal mount included)",
    "solar": "built-in",
    "wifi": "2.4 GHz",
    "video": "2K",
    "lenses": 1,
    "fovDeg": 135,
    "slowMotion": "With Premium",
    "nightVision": "None (daytime camera)",
    "aiAccess": "paid",
    "storage": "Cloud (Birdbuddy app)",
    "microSd": false,
    "batteryMah": 3900,
    "seedL": 0.9,
    "squirrel": "none",
    "weather": "IP67",
    "aiNote": "Free plan: photos, video, livestream and manual ID. Automatic visual + audio ID needs Premium.",
    "solarNote": "Solar Roof included",
    "squirrelNote": "Compact plastic body with no deterrent; mount it out of jumping range."
  },
  {
    "id": "birdfy-feeder-2",
    "name": "Birdfy Feeder 2 (Solar)",
    "brand": "Birdfy",
    "tier": "mid",
    "priceLow": 129.97,
    "priceHigh": null,
    "score": 7.8,
    "bestFor": "Buyers who want free, unlimited species ID and a big battery at a mid-range price and can live with 1080p.",
    "url": "https://birdfeedercameraguide.com/bird-feeders/birdfy-feeder-2/",
    "kind": "seed",
    "camera": "1080p (2 MP) wide-angle camera with microphone",
    "mount": "Pole, wall or tree via a removable mounting plate",
    "solar": "included",
    "wifi": "2.4 GHz",
    "video": "1080p",
    "lenses": 1,
    "nightVision": "Color night vision",
    "aiAccess": "free",
    "storage": "Free cloud: 30-day rolling clips + 5 GB saved collection",
    "microSd": false,
    "batteryMah": 9000,
    "seedL": 1.5,
    "squirrel": "none",
    "weather": "IP66",
    "aiNote": "Unlimited automatic species ID on the free Basic plan.",
    "solarNote": "3 W panel in the box",
    "squirrelNote": "Plastic body (20% recycled ABS); the app can trigger an alarm, which reviewers found does little."
  },
  {
    "id": "birdfy-feeder-2-pro",
    "name": "Birdfy Feeder 2 Pro (Dual-Lens)",
    "brand": "Birdfy",
    "tier": "premium",
    "priceLow": 259.98,
    "priceHigh": null,
    "score": 8.2,
    "bestFor": "Photo-minded birders who want frame-filling close-ups plus the wide scene, with no subscription.",
    "url": "https://birdfeedercameraguide.com/bird-feeders/birdfy-feeder-2-pro/",
    "kind": "seed",
    "warrantyYears": 2,
    "camera": "2K auto-tracking close-up lens + 1080p wide lens, split view",
    "mount": "Pole, wall or tree via a removable mounting plate",
    "solar": "included",
    "wifi": "2.4 GHz",
    "video": "2K",
    "lenses": 2,
    "slowMotion": "Up to 100 fps on the 2K lens",
    "nightVision": "Night vision",
    "aiAccess": "free",
    "storage": "Free cloud: 30-day rolling clips + 5 GB saved collection",
    "microSd": false,
    "batteryMah": 9000,
    "seedL": 1.5,
    "squirrel": "some",
    "weather": "IP66",
    "aiNote": "Unlimited automatic species ID on the free Basic plan.",
    "solarNote": "3 W panel in the box",
    "squirrelNote": "Alarm and two-way speaker built in; TechRadar found the alarm and lights do little against squirrels."
  },
  {
    "id": "birdfy-feeder-2-duo",
    "name": "Birdfy Feeder 2 Duo (Two Cameras, Three Lenses)",
    "brand": "Birdfy",
    "tier": "flagship",
    "priceLow": 329.99,
    "priceHigh": null,
    "score": 8,
    "bestFor": "Enthusiasts who want every angle covered and the most visits captured, regardless of price.",
    "url": "https://birdfeedercameraguide.com/bird-feeders/birdfy-feeder-2-duo/",
    "kind": "seed",
    "warrantyYears": 2,
    "camera": "Main camera: 2K auto-tracking portrait lens + 1080p wide lens; second 1080p side camera",
    "mount": "Pole, wall or tree via a removable mounting plate",
    "solar": "included",
    "wifi": "2.4 GHz",
    "video": "2K",
    "lenses": 3,
    "slowMotion": "Slow motion on the 2K lens",
    "nightVision": "Night vision",
    "aiAccess": "free",
    "storage": "Free cloud: 30-day rolling clips + 5 GB saved collection",
    "microSd": false,
    "seedL": 1.5,
    "squirrel": "some",
    "weather": "IP66",
    "aiNote": "Unlimited automatic species ID on the free Basic plan.",
    "solarNote": "5 W panel with a split USB-C cable for both cameras",
    "squirrelNote": "Bars on the tray limit big birds; alarm and lights did little against squirrels for TechRadar, and MacRumors' tree-strapped unit was emptied."
  },
  {
    "id": "birdfy-metal-2-4k",
    "name": "Birdfy Metal 2 4K Smart Bird Feeder",
    "brand": "Birdfy",
    "tier": "premium",
    "priceLow": 219.99,
    "priceHigh": null,
    "score": 8.5,
    "bestFor": "Squirrel-plagued yards and long Wi-Fi runs: a chew-proof 4K feeder with free ID and dual-band Wi-Fi.",
    "url": "https://birdfeedercameraguide.com/bird-feeders/birdfy-metal-2-4k/",
    "kind": "seed",
    "warrantyYears": 2,
    "camera": "4K wide-angle camera with color and infrared night vision",
    "mount": "Pole, pole-top, wall or tree",
    "solar": "built-in",
    "wifi": "2.4/5 GHz",
    "video": "4K",
    "lenses": 1,
    "nightVision": "Dual: full-color + infrared",
    "aiAccess": "free",
    "storage": "Free cloud: 30-day rolling clips + 5 GB saved collection",
    "microSd": false,
    "batteryMah": 9000,
    "seedL": 1.8,
    "squirrel": "some",
    "weather": "IP66",
    "aiNote": "Unlimited automatic species ID on the free Basic plan (6,000+ species per the listing).",
    "solarNote": "Built-in solar panel",
    "squirrelNote": "All-metal, chew-proof body and a seed guard; Tom's Guide found its metal grate kept squirrels out where a plastic Bird Buddy failed."
  },
  {
    "id": "birdfy-classic",
    "name": "Birdfy Classic Smart Bird Feeder (2K)",
    "brand": "Birdfy",
    "tier": "budget",
    "priceLow": 99.99,
    "priceHigh": 123.49,
    "score": 7.7,
    "bestFor": "First-time buyers on a budget who want a proven brand and free ID.",
    "url": "https://birdfeedercameraguide.com/bird-feeders/birdfy-classic/",
    "kind": "seed",
    "camera": "2K camera with night vision and two-way audio",
    "mount": "Pole, wall or tree via a removable mounting plate",
    "solar": "optional",
    "wifi": "2.4 GHz",
    "video": "2K",
    "lenses": 1,
    "nightVision": "Infrared and white-light color modes",
    "aiAccess": "free",
    "storage": "Free cloud: 30-day rolling clips + 5 GB saved collection",
    "microSd": false,
    "batteryMah": 5200,
    "seedL": 1.5,
    "squirrel": "none",
    "weather": "IP65 (MacRumors)",
    "aiNote": "Unlimited automatic species ID on the free Basic plan.",
    "solarNote": "Solar bundle sold as a separate listing",
    "squirrelNote": "Plastic body; MacRumors notes there's no hanging option, so mount it above a baffle."
  },
  {
    "id": "birdfy-hum",
    "name": "Birdfy Smart Hummingbird Feeder (2K)",
    "brand": "Birdfy",
    "tier": "mid",
    "priceLow": 149.99,
    "priceHigh": null,
    "score": 7.9,
    "bestFor": "Hummingbird watchers who want free ID and a big battery from an established brand.",
    "url": "https://birdfeedercameraguide.com/bird-feeders/birdfy-hum/",
    "kind": "hummingbird",
    "camera": "2K (2304 × 1296) camera, 130° diagonal view",
    "mount": "Hanging",
    "solar": "included",
    "wifi": "2.4/5 GHz",
    "video": "2K",
    "lenses": 1,
    "fovDeg": 130,
    "nightVision": "Not specified for this version",
    "aiAccess": "free",
    "storage": "Free cloud: 30-day rolling clips",
    "microSd": false,
    "batteryMah": 9000,
    "nectarOz": 14,
    "squirrel": "none",
    "weather": "IP66 camera",
    "aiNote": "Unlimited automatic ID on the free Basic plan, including hummingbird species.",
    "solarNote": "3 W panel in the box",
    "squirrelNote": "Nectar feeder: ant moat and bee-resistant ports instead of squirrel defenses."
  },
  {
    "id": "kiwibit-solar-4k",
    "name": "Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 Solar 4K HDR",
    "brand": "Kiwibit",
    "tier": "mid",
    "priceLow": 169.98,
    "priceHigh": 229.99,
    "score": 7.9,
    "bestFor": "Detail lovers in sunny yards who want 4K and a strong solar roof, and either pay once for Lifetime AI or skip ID.",
    "url": "https://birdfeedercameraguide.com/bird-feeders/kiwibit-solar-4k/",
    "kind": "seed",
    "warrantyYears": 1,
    "camera": "4K HDR video, 8 MP photos, F2.8 lens, two-way audio",
    "mount": "Wall, pole or tree (pole not included)",
    "solar": "built-in",
    "wifi": "2.4 GHz",
    "video": "4K",
    "lenses": 1,
    "fovDeg": 132,
    "nightVision": "Infrared",
    "aiAccess": "paid",
    "storage": "Free 1-day cloud history; microSD up to 512 GB; up to 60 days with Premium",
    "microSd": true,
    "batteryMah": 5200,
    "seedL": 1.5,
    "squirrel": "none",
    "weather": "IP65",
    "aiNote": "Live view, replay and sharing are free; FeatherPal AI species ID needs Kiwibit Premium after a 30-day trial, or buy the Lifetime AI version.",
    "solarNote": "4.4 W dual-panel solar roof",
    "squirrelNote": "Plastic body; Kiwibit sells a squirrel-proof attachment separately."
  },
  {
    "id": "kiwibit-feeder-2-mini",
    "name": "Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 Mini (4K Solar)",
    "brand": "Kiwibit",
    "tier": "mid",
    "priceLow": 109.99,
    "priceHigh": null,
    "score": 7.5,
    "bestFor": "Small spaces and budget 4K: a compact solar feeder with local storage, if you're fine paying for ID or skipping it.",
    "url": "https://birdfeedercameraguide.com/bird-feeders/kiwibit-feeder-2-mini/",
    "kind": "seed",
    "camera": "4K HDR video, 8 MP photos, 1080p/60 fps playback",
    "mount": "Wall, pole or fence (hardware included)",
    "solar": "built-in",
    "wifi": "2.4 GHz",
    "video": "4K",
    "lenses": 1,
    "fovDeg": 132,
    "slowMotion": "Slow-motion video",
    "nightVision": "Infrared",
    "aiAccess": "paid",
    "storage": "Cloud options; microSD up to 512 GB (not included)",
    "microSd": true,
    "seedL": 1,
    "squirrel": "none",
    "weather": "IP65",
    "aiNote": "FeatherPal AI species ID needs Kiwibit Premium after a 30-day free trial.",
    "solarNote": "Integrated solar roof",
    "squirrelNote": "Plastic body with no deterrent."
  },
  {
    "id": "soliom-bf08",
    "name": "Soliom BF08 2K Smart Bird Feeder (Solar)",
    "brand": "Soliom",
    "tier": "budget",
    "priceLow": 58.99,
    "priceHigh": null,
    "score": 7.1,
    "bestFor": "The lowest price for a solar camera feeder with a big hopper and squirrel deterrents.",
    "url": "https://birdfeedercameraguide.com/bird-feeders/soliom-bf08/",
    "kind": "seed",
    "camera": "2K camera with siren, spotlight and two-way audio",
    "mount": "Pole, wall or tree",
    "solar": "included",
    "wifi": "2.4 GHz",
    "video": "2K",
    "lenses": 1,
    "nightVision": "Spotlight (color)",
    "aiAccess": "unclear",
    "storage": "Soliom Pro app (terms not stated on the listing)",
    "microSd": false,
    "batteryMah": 5000,
    "seedL": 2.7,
    "squirrel": "some",
    "aiNote": "AI ID for 10,000+ species is advertised; the BF08 listing doesn't say whether it's free (Soliom's hummingbird listing describes a one-month free AI trial).",
    "solarNote": "5 W panel in the box",
    "squirrelNote": "Metal construction plus app-triggered siren, spotlight and two-way audio."
  },
  {
    "id": "birdsnap-tuc",
    "name": "birdsnap TUC 2K Bird Feeder Camera with 32 GB Card",
    "brand": "birdsnap",
    "tier": "budget",
    "priceLow": 79.99,
    "priceHigh": null,
    "score": 7,
    "bestFor": "Privacy-minded and patchy-Wi-Fi homes that want local storage in the box and don't need species names.",
    "url": "https://birdfeedercameraguide.com/bird-feeders/birdsnap-tuc/",
    "kind": "seed",
    "warrantyYears": 1,
    "camera": "2K camera, 155° view, color night vision",
    "mount": "Tree, wall, fence or pole (kits included)",
    "solar": "included",
    "wifi": "2.4 GHz",
    "video": "2K",
    "lenses": 1,
    "fovDeg": 155,
    "nightVision": "Color night vision",
    "aiAccess": "paid",
    "storage": "32 GB microSD card included, plus cloud; records without internet",
    "microSd": true,
    "seedL": 1.8,
    "squirrel": "some",
    "weather": "IP65",
    "aiNote": "AI ID for 10,000+ species requires a subscription (price not stated on the listing); recording, alerts and storage work without one.",
    "solarNote": "Adjustable panel on a 9.8 ft cord",
    "squirrelNote": "Listing calls it squirrel-proof; no independent test confirms it."
  },
  {
    "id": "camojojo-hibird-4k",
    "name": "Camojojo Hibird 4K Smart Bird Feeder",
    "brand": "Camojojo",
    "tier": "mid",
    "priceLow": 179.99,
    "priceHigh": null,
    "score": 7.2,
    "bestFor": "Buyers whose router is far away and who want 4K recordings from a camera-focused brand.",
    "url": "https://birdfeedercameraguide.com/bird-feeders/camojojo-hibird-4k/",
    "kind": "seed",
    "warrantyYears": 1,
    "camera": "4K video at up to 30 fps, 8 MP sensor, PIR-triggered capture; 1080p livestream",
    "mount": "Not specified on the listing",
    "solar": "optional",
    "wifi": "2.4/5 GHz",
    "video": "4K",
    "lenses": 1,
    "nightVision": "Full-color night vision",
    "aiAccess": "unclear",
    "storage": "App (terms not stated on the listing)",
    "microSd": false,
    "seedL": 1.5,
    "squirrel": "some",
    "weather": "IP66",
    "aiNote": "AI ID for 10,000+ species and an AI chat assistant are advertised; the listing doesn't say whether they're free.",
    "solarNote": "No panel listed in this bundle; Camojojo sells a solar Hibird separately",
    "squirrelNote": "App-triggered squirrel alarm; no mechanical guard."
  },
  {
    "id": "perky-pet-solar-camera-feeder",
    "name": "Perky-Pet Solar Smart Bird Feeder with Camera (3.2 L)",
    "brand": "Perky-Pet",
    "tier": "mid",
    "priceLow": 149.99,
    "priceHigh": null,
    "score": 6.5,
    "bestFor": "Squirrel wars: the only feeder here with a mechanical, weight-activated squirrel guard, from a classic feeder brand.",
    "url": "https://birdfeedercameraguide.com/bird-feeders/perky-pet-solar-camera-feeder/",
    "kind": "seed",
    "camera": "1080p HD motion-activated photos and video",
    "mount": "Hanging",
    "solar": "included",
    "wifi": "2.4 GHz",
    "video": "1080p",
    "lenses": 1,
    "nightVision": "Not specified",
    "aiAccess": "none",
    "storage": "Media library in the free app",
    "microSd": false,
    "seedL": 3.2,
    "squirrel": "strong",
    "aiNote": "No species ID advertised: it's a motion camera. No subscription is required for any feature.",
    "solarNote": "3.2 W panel (pole, wall or ground-stake mount)",
    "squirrelNote": "Weight-activated Seed Shield closes the feeding ports when a squirrel climbs on."
  },
  {
    "id": "humbirdy-4k",
    "name": "Humbirdy 4K Hummingbird Feeder with Camera",
    "brand": "Humbirdy",
    "tier": "mid",
    "priceLow": 169,
    "priceHigh": null,
    "score": 8.1,
    "bestFor": "Hummingbird lovers who want the crispest close-ups and slow-motion wingbeats with no subscription.",
    "url": "https://birdfeedercameraguide.com/bird-feeders/humbirdy-4k/",
    "kind": "hummingbird",
    "camera": "4K/30 fps video, 8 MP, 1.9-inch close focus",
    "mount": "Hanging",
    "solar": "included",
    "wifi": "2.4/5 GHz",
    "video": "4K",
    "lenses": 1,
    "slowMotion": "10× slow motion at 120 fps",
    "nightVision": "Not specified",
    "aiAccess": "free",
    "storage": "Humbirdy app (no fee stated)",
    "microSd": false,
    "squirrel": "none",
    "aiNote": "Free AI bird ID in the Humbirdy app; no subscription or monthly fee.",
    "solarNote": "3 W panel on a 10 ft cable",
    "squirrelNote": "Nectar feeder: leak-proof design and ant moat."
  }
]