Amazon Is Having a Huge Black Friday Sale on Birdfy Smart Bird Feeders (2025)

after spending Last year I tested 25 smart bird feeders from 10 different brands, many of which have impressed me, but none as frequently and consistently as Birdfy. It was the first brand to introduce AI bird recognition to the market, as well as accessory products such as smart nesting boxes, birdbaths (see below), and feeder bodies made from various materials such as wood or metal. Products still have the occasional glitch or connectivity issue, but this happens with all smart feeders. Birdfizz remains my favorite for gifts and personal use at my home due to its stability and ease of use.

If you’re looking to buy one for yourself or a loved one this year, these are the best prices you’ll see, and these are the most giftable models, the most usable without a subscription. (Note that all BirdFi feeders only run on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.)

for beginners

If you’ve never dealt with a smart bird feeder before, it can be intimidating. I know several people who were gifted a smart bird feeder for the holidays last year and still, in November 2025, they haven’t taken it out of the box yet. Apparently they’re not alone, because there’s now a feeder specifically for the reluctant: the Rookie, which looks like a gravity pet feeder and attaches together in three simple pieces without any tools.

You’ll still have to charge the 1080p camera (once a week, since this version doesn’t come with a solar panel) and calibrate it in the app, but that’s it — just pop the camera on its little side stand, fill the seed hopper, attach it to a wall or pole with the included hardware, and you’re ready to go. Because there’s only a side view, you’ll get a fair amount of butt shots from birds facing the other way, and note that you’ll definitely want to keep this out of the way of squirrels, as it’s quite light and the top breaks easily.

an enduring classic

There are a lot of smart feeders on the market, and none of them are perfect, but this has long been the best-selling feeder that I consistently recommend for its combination of features, usability, apps, and price. There are subscription ($5 per month) or included options for the solar panels and AI, but Amazon’s deal is with the by-subscription option and the solar panels. The panel does have to be attached separately, but in my experience, it does a good job of keeping the camera charged even when it’s cloudy.

If you are concerned about damage caused by squirrels

I have not tested this exact model yet, but I have tested several plastic feeders that have been chewed by squirrels. If you are interested in the original Birdfy but are concerned about damage from squirrels, this is the perfect fit for you. It uses the same 1080p camera you’ll find on the side of Birdfy’s Pro 2 Duo. It also doesn’t require a subscription for AI detection, and it comes with a built-in rooftop solar panel, so you won’t need to bring it to charge the camera battery. I’ve been very lucky that Birdfy’s solar panels on other models stay charged even in cloudy weather.

For top-tier photo and video quality

This is Birdfy’s flagship smart feeder, delivering the highest image quality of any feeder camera from the brand. I tested the 2 Pro Duo, which has two cameras; This model only has one, but it’s identical to the Duo’s main camera, which I can attest is excellent. (Although you’ll want to make sure it’s close to the router, as it will require more bandwidth than a typical feeder camera.) It has two lenses – a wide-angle and a portrait – and the latter will actually track any birds that land and zoom in for a closer look. 2K video capture can also be played in slow motion, and there’s even a light for capturing interesting events at night. This version requires no subscription, and comes with a solar panel, which will need to be installed separately.

A fun, new way to watch birds

If your giftee already has a smart bird feeder or doesn’t want to deal with the mess of seed, why not gift them a smart bird bath? It’s already won the Innovation Award for CES 2026, and despite some initial connection issues, I had a lot of fun testing it this summer. It captured visits from birds, spiders and squirrels to a raccoon trying to steal a pump filter. (He was ultimately successful.) Note that the bath requires little maintenance other than refilling – because the reservoir is shallow, it’s prone to algae, and the pump gets blocked by large debris such as leaves. But I still highly recommend it as a fun gift for any bird lover; Especially this version, which comes with a matching stand and doesn’t require a subscription thanks to AI recognition.

If you don’t want to have plastic

Most smart feeders are made of plastic, and with good reason – it’s durable, resists weather damage, and is easy to clean. But no one will argue that it looks great in your patio. I haven’t tested this exact feeder, but I did test a similar looking feeder, and I was surprised at how classier and more natural it looked on my feeder pole. It has the same 1080p camera as our favorite, the original Birdfy, and also comes with a solar panel to keep the camera charged (must be installed separately). It also includes AI ID, so you won’t need a subscription. As a bonus, you can Save an extra 10 percent by entering our code WIRED356 (You can find the space for the promo code under Payment Options), which brings the price down to $136.