Why it may suit you
- A metal Birdfy camera feeder with built-in solar, when the build matters more than the bird-ID offer.
- The free Birdfy app names up to 10 visitors a day.
Know before you buy
- Birdfy lists AI by Subscription for the Metal: the free app names up to 10 visits a day, and Plus makes it unlimited. For lifetime bird ID, the Metal 2 4K is sold with it.
- Choose another model for 5 GHz Wi-Fi or memory-card recording.
Features & practical details
- Seed capacity
- 2.5 L
- Camera
- 1080p
- Power
- 9,000 mAh rechargeable battery and built-in 2 W solar panel
- Construction and weather
- Iron, stainless steel and ABS; IP66
- Storage
- No microSD; default 30-day cloud clip retention
- Mounting
- Wall, pole, tree strap and hanging options
- Warranty and returns
- Two-year warranty and 30-day direct-store return window
- Cleaning
- Take the camera out and disconnect it from the solar panel, then cap the solar connector with its silicone cover. Push the roof back to release its magnet, take out the seed guard and brush the feeder with water.
Camera, app & service
- Wi-Fi bands
- 2.4 GHzCheck Wi-Fi at your feeder →
- Router security
- WPA2, WPA/WPA2 mixed
- Live view
- Yes
- Bird ID without a plan
- Up to 10 a day; unlimited with PlusHow bird identification works →
- Local storage
- NoCamera storage choices →
- Solar included
- Yes; check the exact bundle
- App
- Birdfy
- Storage & downloads
- Automatic cloud clips; default 30-day retention. No microSD replay.
- Guest access
- Shared guest access is supported; the owner retains settings and deletion control.
- After cancellation
- Recurring access is managed in the app or portal; legacy lifetime offers do not renew.What to check before cancelling →
Bundles and where to buy
Free months or bird ID for life come with the bundle you buy, not with every feeder from the brand. Keep your receipt.
From Birdfy’s shop now
Fee and terms checked Oct 9, 2026.
Birdfy's Metal page lists AI by Subscription for this model and also sells it with a year of Plus. Lifetime bird ID is not part of this offer; the free app names up to 10 visits a day, and Plus makes it unlimited.
Free: basic app access; AI bird recognition up to 10 times a day, shared by the account's cameras; live viewing; motion alerts; automatic clips; 30-day default cloud retention; downloads of saved videos to your phone. No recurring annual fee.
Plus: unlimited AI recognition; data insights; AI chat; clips up to 30 seconds; cloud retention up to 60 days; 20 GB collection storage; covers up to 2 devices. Published annual membership: $79.99 per account.
Legacy AI Subscription: bird-species recognition for the selected camera. Annual renewal is not publicly stated.
Before it goes outside
Check the exact mount and any required adapters, the loaded weight, and whether you can safely reach the feeder for cleaning. Keep included parts visible on your shopping list so you do not buy them twice.
Keep the food dry, remove spoiled seed and debris, and choose a compartment you can clean thoroughly. Remove electrical parts as the exact manual directs before washing.