73%
Odds it works through 2029Last checked: October 14, 2026.
Bird Buddy makes camera bird feeders that send photos and identify birds. It later moved automatic species recognition into its paid Premium plan.
CompanyBird Buddy, a venture-backed startup
Works withThe Bird Buddy app
Needs the cloud?Yes. Photos and alerts go through the Bird Buddy cloud
Subscription for basics?No for basic photos. Automatic bird recognition now needs Premium
Past changesMoved automatic species recognition into a paid plan
How long devices get supportBird Buddy does not publish how long each feeder gets support.
Why 73%
- Starting point80%A smaller company.
- Track record−4Moved a key feature behind a paid plan.
- Works without the cloud−3Photos and alerts need its cloud.
- Our estimate73%
The good news: Bird Buddy feeders still send photos without a plan, and you can tap to identify a bird.
The bad news: Bird Buddy moved automatic species recognition behind a paywall, and everything depends on its cloud.
If you own a Bird Buddy feeder
- Save the photos you want to keep.
- Check which features are free before paying for Premium.