Birdwatcher

usgb/ˈbɜːrdwɑːtʃər/
noun

A person who observes or identifies birds in their natural surroundings as a hobby.

He's an enthusiastic birdwatcher and spends his weekends in the forest with his binoculars.
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Often appears as...

  • professional birdwatcher
  • amateur birdwatcher
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Hobby Context

The term is often used in leisure contexts, not professional ones.

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She joined the local club to meet fellow birdwatchers.
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Outdoor Activity

Birdwatching implies being outdoors; it's associated with nature and wildlife.

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As a birdwatcher, Mark spends hours in the national park.
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Not Ornithology

Unlike 'ornithologist', 'birdwatcher' doesn't suggest a scientific study of birds.

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Although not an ornithologist, he is quite knowledgeable as a birdwatcher.
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