Smart birdwatching company Birdfy has landed a major industry nod for a gadget that listens, tracks, and zooms—no feeder required. The Birdfy Cam Curator was named an Honoree in the Pet & Animal Tech category of the CES Innovation Awards® 2027 program, signaling a shift in how backyard birders can engage with local wildlife.
Birdfy Cam Curator listens for birds, follows their movements in 4K and creates AI-powered highlights, bringing backyard birdwatching beyond the feeder.
Birdfy, a leading name in smart birdwatching gear, earned the recognition for its Birdfy Cam Curator, a device that reimagines what a bird camera can do. Rather than locking onto a single feeder, this system actively listens for bird calls, pinpoints where the sound originates, and then deploys a wide-view 4K camera alongside a second 4K unit that automatically pans and zooms for crisp close-ups. The result: bird activity is captured across the entire yard, not just at a feeding station.
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The device’s AI capabilities go further. It identifies visiting bird species and compiles everyday sightings into daily video highlights and time-lapse sequences. Solar-powered wings rotate to follow the sun, and the design, inspired by garden lighting, helps the unit blend into outdoor settings rather than standing out as a piece of tech. This approach makes backyard birdwatching feel more immersive and less intrusive.
“Some of the best moments in birdwatching happen when you least expect them,” said Allen Chen, Founder & CEO of Birdfy. “We want technology to help people notice and enjoy those moments, not distract from them. With Birdfy Cam Curator, we’re making it easier to discover the birds around us and feel a little closer to nature. We’re honored to see that vision recognized by CES.”
The CES Innovation Awards, run by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, is an annual contest celebrating standout design and engineering in consumer tech. For the 2027 cycle, a record-breaking nearly 4,000 submissions were entered across 37 technology categories. A panel of industry experts—engineers, designers, and media members—evaluated each entry.
Those attending CES 2027, scheduled for January 6–9 in Las Vegas, can meet the Birdfy team and see the Cam Curator firsthand at Booth 52323 in the Venetian Expo & Convention Center.
View Birdfy Cam Curator’s official CES Innovation Awards listing here.
About Birdfy
Birdfy, the leading brand in smart birdwatching solutions, has been bringing people closer to their feathered neighbors since 2020. From smart bird feeders and bird baths to birdhouses and innovative add-ons, Birdfy helps bird lovers of every experience level turn everyday backyard visits into moments of discovery. Through thoughtful technology and a commitment to more eco-friendly, sustainable innovations, Birdfy makes birdwatching more joyful, personal, and full of wonder.
*The CES Innovation Awards are based upon descriptive materials submitted to the judges. CTA did not verify the accuracy of any submission or of any claims made and did not test the item to which the award was given.
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Why it matters: This award signals that consumer tech is moving beyond passive feeders toward intelligent, proactive observation tools that make nature more accessible. For backyard birders, devices like the Cam Curator could transform a casual hobby into a rich, data-driven experience without disrupting the natural environment.
