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The best smart bird feeder isn’t just a pit stop for wild birds: It’s a microscope in the middle of your backyard. By inserting a powerful camera, along with an app to explore its findings, into a ...

Even birdwatching has gone high-tech. Today, the best smart bird feeders blend sleek design with built-in cameras, AI-powered species recognition, and app connectivity—bringing nature up close without ...

This cheery blue- or yellow-roofed feeder, from security company Netvue, was the first smart feeder WIRED tested, back in 2022. At that time, we gave it a 6/10 rating for its high price and wonky AI.

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 ...