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

Seeing hummingbirds delight at backyard feeders is one of the many joys of birders across the South, but making sure they are kept happy–and staying at your feeder–can be an overwhelming thought. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025

Word of the two owls has circulated on birder forums in the nation's third-largest city for about a week, according to the Chicago Ornithological Society. —CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025

Star-chasers come for the dark sky, birders have more than 200 species to check off their list, and adrenaline-seekers enjoy getting a glimpse of the swamp’s most populous resident, the American alligator. —Sheeka Sanahori, Outside, 11 Nov. 2025

This spot frequented by birders offers several miles of hiking around ponds and lakes, through woods and along the river. —Andy Rathbun, Twin Cities, 5 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for birder

• girder
• murder