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

The study looked at the brains of experienced birders compared to new birders. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 Sep. 2026

Now, a local birder wants to know why the city of Fort Worth hasn’t done more to protect what has long been documented as an important bird habitat. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026

Social media has chirped with photos and comments from birders, some of whom see this as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. — Mindy Schauer, Oc Register, 3 Sep. 2026

Weintraub was happy to see a diverse group of birders at the marsh. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for birder

• girder
• murder