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The Best Smart Bird Feeders for 2025

The Best Smart Bird Feeders for 2025

PCMag
Smart bird feeders snap pictures and videos of birds stopping by for a bite, identify them by species, and sometimes do double duty as security cameras. I've tested the most popular models to help you pick the best one for your yard.

How Do Smart Feeders Work?

Smart bird feeders put a camera and Wi-Fi connectivity into a traditional backyard bird feeder. They use motion-sensitive cameras to catch visiting animals, send those visits to a server for analysis and species identification, and show you video and stills in an app. Feeders built around …