1
: a person who observes or identifies wild birds in their habitats
2
: a catcher or hunter of birds especially for market
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Ingelsby’s uncle, a former Augustinian priest who inspired the character of Tom, is a birder.
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2025
The Amazon is a birder’s paradise.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 21 Oct. 2025
Avid birders across Central Texas have taken note, sharing sightings of the emerald birds on social media and apps like eBird.
—Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Feeding Hummingbirds in Winter Serious birders often keep their hummingbird feeders up year-round in hopes of seeing rare winter hummers.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2025
The Amazon is a birder’s paradise.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 21 Oct. 2025
Avid birders across Central Texas have taken note, sharing sightings of the emerald birds on social media and apps like eBird.
—Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Feeding Hummingbirds in Winter Serious birders often keep their hummingbird feeders up year-round in hopes of seeing rare winter hummers.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Birder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birder. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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