{
  "id": 16088203,
  "title": "How good is Birdbuddys species ID feature? I put it to the test with my exotic parrot.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/how-good-is-birdbuddys-species-id-feature-i-put-it-to-the-test-with",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-22T17:45:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/birdbuddy-bird-species-ai-identification"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Birdbuddy claims its AI model can identify about 11,000 different bird species, representing nearly every bird in the world. Setting up the new smart feeders for testing, I wondered whether the AI could recognize my Alexandrine parakeet, Melon. As Melon appeared on the Birdbuddy Home camera, the app sent a notification stating it was a rose-ringed parakeet, also known as an Indian ringneck. I submitted feedback to correct the mistake. While most people wouldn't regularly have exotic parrots visiting their home, I hope Birdbuddy can better recognize native wild birds. The Birdbuddy Home ($219) and Birdbuddy Nook ($99) are currently available for purchase.",
  "summary": "Mashable's senior reporter tested Birdbuddy's species ID feature with the help of her exotic parrot, Melon.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}