Birders

/ˈbɜrdərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of birder; multiple people who watch and study birds.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'birder,' maintaining the same suffix structure. The term reflects the growth of organized birdwatching communities in the late 20th century.

Kelly Says

The birding community is surprisingly competitive—there's a whole subculture of 'listers' trying to spot rare birds and add them to personal lists, with some birders traveling thousands of miles chasing a single bird sighting, creating an interesting intersection of science, sport, and obsession.

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