Why it may suit you
- A small Birdfy camera feeder whose current store offer includes unlimited bird ID for life.
Know before you buy
- Plan for USB charging; count a solar panel as included only when the exact checkout bundle lists one, because the product and support pages conflict.
- Choose another model for 5 GHz Wi-Fi or memory-card recording.
Features & practical details
- Seed capacity
- 1.3 L
- Camera
- 1080p with a 60 fps mode
- Power
- 5,200 mAh rechargeable battery
- Solar panel included?
- Current product specification says included; the same page says to add an optional solar panel, its box list omits a panel, and support specifications say optional
The maker's pages conflict on whether a solar panel is included. Count it only when the exact checkout bundle lists it.
- Construction and weather
- ABS with 20% recycled content; IP66
- Warranty
- Two-year warranty and 30-day direct-store return window
- Mounting and included parts
- Wall or pole mounting using the included hanging bracket, two hose clips, drilling template, screws and anchors
- Cleaning
- Remove the camera, detach the seed bin from the tray, then clean feeder components with a brush and 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
- YesHow bird identification works →
- Local storage
- NoCamera storage choices →
- Solar included
- Not stated; check the exact bundle
- App
- Birdfy
- Storage & downloads
- The free app provides live streaming, auto-recorded clips, alerts and monthly recaps; the page states unlimited cloud storage with 30-day retention and no microSD replay.
- Guest access
- The current main product page states support for more than 20 guest accounts per feeder.
- After cancellation
- Lifetime bird identification has no recurring renewal. The one-year Plus purchase option includes a separate membership term; its post-term renewal amount is not public.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.
Standard
Fee and terms checked Oct 9, 2026.
Lifetime bird-species identification is included for this Rookie. No recurring identification fee applies.
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.
AI Lifetime: lifetime bird-species recognition on the purchased camera. No recurring annual fee.
Standard + 1 Year Plus Membership
Fee and terms checked Oct 9, 2026.
Twelve months of Plus are included alongside lifetime bird identification. Plus on its own costs $79.99 a year for up to 2 cameras (Birdfy store, checked Oct 9, 2026).
12 included months; verify activation rules.
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.
AI Lifetime: lifetime bird-species recognition on the purchased camera. 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.
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.