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 Foster's profound tie to place reminds me of birders who closely attend to nature in their own yard or local park. Barbara J. King, NPR, 13 May 2024 Beginners interested in refining this skill may want to tag along with a more experienced auditory birder. Benjamin P. Russell, New York Times, 8 May 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 29 May. 2024.

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