birder

noun

bird·​er ˈbər-dər 

1

: a person who observes or identifies wild birds in their habitats

2

: a catcher or hunter of birds especially for market

Examples of birder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Peeking around tall patches of grass and peering through binoculars at Lake Michigan, Tarik Shahzad, a birder from the Norwood Park neighborhood, called Thursday’s cold, wet conditions ideal for spotting birds late in the year. — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Outside the building on Monday, there was a steady stream of birders with binoculars and cameras. — Dave Carlin, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

The southern tip of East Potomac Park, known as Hains Point, is beloved by cyclists, runners, picnickers and birders for its waterfront views, cherry trees and Ohio Drive, the scenic three-mile loop around its perimeter. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026

Daly will play Helen Adler, a dedicated birder who’s not afraid to ruffle feathers when her flock is threatened. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for birder

• girder
• murder