birder

[bur-der]

noun

1. a person who raises birds.

2. bird watcher.

Word History and Origins

Origin of birder¹

1475–85 for earlier sense “bird-catcher”; 1820–30 birder for def. 1; bird + -er ¹

Example Sentences

“Whether you are an expert birder who has been birding your whole life or you have never thought about birds, you are welcome to join Project Phoenix,” Sanderfoot said.

From Los Angeles Times

And I also didn’t know how curious birders are, and how open they are to talking about or figuring out birds.

From Salon

Even many ornithologists and birders tend to forget about it.

From Salon

Larsen, who describes himself as a birder, said he enjoyed spotting a great egret in the river.

From Los Angeles Times

Today, the park and lake are a birder’s paradise, as it is home to more than 300 species of migratory birds.

From Los Angeles Times