Birdbuddy unveils 2 Mini, a smaller bird feeder camera that identifies birds by song

Birdbuddy has introduced the 2 Mini, its smallest and most affordable bird feeder camera to date, and the device uses both visual and audio cues to identify birds, including their songs.

Birdbuddy unveiled the 2 Mini at CES 2026 as a smaller, lower-cost version of its recent Birdbuddy 2. The new model shares core features such as an upgraded camera with 2K video in horizontal or vertical format and slow-motion recording. It adds AI detection based on both visual and audio cues, which the company says enables birdsong identification. The 2 Mini is shaped for tighter spaces and runs on an internal rechargeable battery, with an optional solar panel offered separately. Key details: - The 2 Mini retains the Birdbuddy 2’s core specs including 2K video, horizontal or vertical formats, and slow-motion capture. - AI bird detection now uses visual and audio input, allowing the system to identify birds by song as well as appearance. - The 2 Mini has a smaller form factor and reduced seed capacity compared with the Birdbuddy 2, and it relies on an internal rechargeable battery rather than built-in solar panels. - An optional solar panel is available for the 2 Mini but adds to the cost. - Birdbuddy lists the 2 Mini at $129 versus $199 for the Birdbuddy 2, with pre-orders expected to open mid-2026 and shipments later in 2026; UK and Australia pricing is to be confirmed. - Birdbuddy has said the new cameras wake faster than the first generation and include Gorilla Glass-protected lenses and upgraded built-in microphones. Summary: The 2 Mini presents a smaller, lower-priced option within Birdbuddy’s line while keeping the recent generation’s camera and AI features. Pre-orders are planned for mid-2026 with shipments later in the year, and regional pricing for the UK and Australia is undetermined at this time.