India, July 24 -- Bird watching was once a time-consuming, patient and quite lucky hobby. Individuals would bring binoculars, leaf through guidebooks about birds, and sit patiently until they found something captivating. Although a lot of fans still have that classic experience, technology is transforming how individuals interact with birds, more so in urban areas.

Bird watching is getting a new look today due to the use of artificial intelligence. A smart feeder is able to recognise the types of birds, record videos, and provide notifications directly to a smartphone. The activity that was a mere backyard activity has now turned into an interactive learning activity. More to the point, these tools are showing urban wildlife to people in...