Birdwatching or birding is the observation of birds as a recreational activity. It can be done with the naked eye, through a visual enhancement device like binoculars and telescopes, or by listening for bird sounds. Birding often involves a significant auditory component, as many bird species are more readily detected and identified by ear than by eye. Most birdwatchers pursue this activity mainly for recreational or social reasons, unlike ornithologists, who engage in the study of birds using more formal scientific methods.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /bɜː(r)dɪŋ/ SAMPA: /b3:(r)dIN.

  Rhymes: -ɜː(r)dɪŋ

birding (uncountable)

1. birdwatching

• English nouns

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• Ornifolks
  ornifolks.org
  Network of US birders who share trip expenses to bird distant places as economically as possible. Newsletter and trip reports from around the world.
• Xeno Canto
  xeno-canto.org
  A collection of bird songs from around the world. Includes a database of recordings, a forum, links, and FAQs.
• Where Do You Want to Go Birding Today?
  camacdonald.com
  Information about birds and birding worldwide. Endemic and specialty bird information for many countries; photographs and links to checklists and other resources.

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