Birding: meaning, definitions and examples

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birding

 

[ ˈbɜːrdɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

hobby

Birding is the activity of observing and identifying birds in their natural habitats. It involves using binoculars, field guides, and bird calls to help with identification.

Synonyms

bird-spotting, birdwatching

Examples of usage

  • I enjoy birding in the local park every weekend.
  • Many birding enthusiasts travel to different countries to spot rare bird species.
Context #2 | Noun

ornithology

Birding can also refer to the scientific study of birds, their behavior, ecology, and distribution. Ornithologists often engage in birding to gather data for research purposes.

Synonyms

bird study, bird-watching

Examples of usage

  • The university offers a course on birding and ornithology.
  • Professional birders contribute valuable information to conservation efforts.

Translations

Translations of the word "birding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 observação de aves

🇮🇳 पक्षी अवलोकन

🇩🇪 Vogelbeobachtung

🇮🇩 pengamatan burung

🇺🇦 спостереження за птахами

🇵🇱 obserwacja ptaków

🇯🇵 バードウォッチング

🇫🇷 observation des oiseaux

🇪🇸 observación de aves

🇹🇷 kuş gözlemciliği

🇰🇷 조류 관찰

🇸🇦 مراقبة الطيور

🇨🇿 pozorování ptáků

🇸🇰 pozorovanie vtákov

🇨🇳 观鸟

🇸🇮 opazovanje ptic

🇮🇸 fuglaskoðun

🇰🇿 құстарды бақылау

🇬🇪 ჩიტების დაკვირვება

🇦🇿 quş müşahidəsi

🇲🇽 observación de aves

Word origin

The term 'birding' originated in the 20th century as a shortened form of 'bird-watching'. It gained popularity among nature enthusiasts and scientists alike. The hobby of birding has evolved over the years with the development of technology and conservation efforts to protect bird species and their habitats.

See also: bird, birdwatching, bluebird, seabird.