- Birdbuddy debuts the Birdbuddy 2 Mini bird feeder camera at CES
- 2 Mini is Birdbuddy’s smallest and most affordable bird feeder camera to date
- It has the same core features as the more expensive Birdbuddy 2
A leading name in bird feeder cameras, Birdbuddy has just unveiled its latest model at CES 2026 – the Birdbuddy 2 Mini.
2 Mini has the same core specs as the Birdbuddy 2 announced last year (and which we’re currently testing), including an upgraded camera with 2K video in landscape or portrait format, slow-motion recording, plus smart AI bird detection that’s now based on visual and sound signals. That’s right, Birdbuddy can identify birdsong.
Where the two latest generations of smart bird feeder cameras differ is in design. As the name suggests, the new 2 Mini has a smaller form factor and seed capacity, while being powered by only one (rechargeable) internal battery – the Birdbuddy 2 has built-in solar panels for continuous power. There is an optional solar panel for the 2 Mini, but it increases the price.
Even with its simpler design, the 2 Mini could even be a better option than the flagship model thanks to its smaller housing – I’m thinking tight spaces, apartments and balconies.
It’s also Birdbuddy’s most affordable bird feeder to date and is around 35% cheaper than the Birdbuddy 2.
The Birdbuddy 2 Mini costs $129 (compared to $199 for the Birdbuddy 2), and pre-orders are expected to open in mid-2026 and ship later this year (UK and Australia prices TBC). The sold-out Birdbuddy 2 pre-orders from last year are ready to ship next month.
Brings you closer to the wildlife in your backyard
I have tested some of the best bird feeder cameras and can attest to how entertaining these gadgets are.
Like most bird feeder cameras, Birdbuddy’s latest models activate when birds are detected by motion detection, but they up the game by adding audio cues to give you a remote live feed of the birdlife visiting the feeder.
Whether you’re miles away or in your front room, seeing the visiting birds in your backyard in real time, with the ability to record 2K video, is a novelty that won’t go away – especially with smart bird detection capabilities to help you identify any species you’re unfamiliar with.
And I love the idea that the Birdbuddy 2 Mini is a smaller and more affordable package that brings this delightful experience to more people.
Birdbuddy is certainly among the best in this field, and I look forward to seeing how far it has been able to improve the experience with its second generation of bird feeder cameras. It says the new cameras wake up faster than the first-generation models and feature Gorilla Glass-protected lenses and upgraded built-in microphones.
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