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

Louisville area birders, like the local Audubon Society vice president Mary Beth Nevulis, carve out time to stand outside with a pair of binoculars, patiently waiting to see warblers, woodpeckers, barred owls and other species at local parks, nature preserves and even at home. —Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 24 July 2025

Bipartisan outrage over those dreams (or nightmares) united an odd cross section of Floridians: birder watchers, hunters, native tribes, blue-collar plumbers and Republican advisers. —Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2025

The Kelp Gull has nested among Herring Gulls on a rooftop and paired with a mate, birder Tom Schultz said in the news release. —Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2025

As the popularity of competitions steadily grew, so did the industry around them – bird markets cropped up in every major city, a network of birder associations flourished, and cash prizes ballooned. —Lindsey McGinnis, Christian Science Monitor, 13 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for birder

• girder
• murder