birder

noun

bird·​er ˈbər-dər How to pronounce birder (audio)
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 Simply put, Nikon builds very resilient cameras that don’t skimp on specs — and also cameras that can turn any photographer into a birder. Becca Farsace, The Verge, 17 June 2024 The over 135-mile multi-use trail traverses throughout Milwaukee County and is beloved by cyclists, runners, walkers, birders, skateboarders, rollerbladers and more. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024 Black Birders Week is a week-long event that celebrates Black nature enthusiasts and birders and aims to increase their visibility. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 23 May 2024 While Sanchez is not a birder himself, his photos of the apparent blue rock thrush shocked the birding world. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 30 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for birder 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of birder was in the 14th century

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“Birder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birder. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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