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Definition of birdman

birdman

/ˈbɜːrdˌmæn/
bird · man
Plural:birdmen
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• noun

1

A person who keeps, breeds, catches, or studies birds, such as an ornithologist, aviculturist, or fowler.

Example

"The local birdman spent decades banding migratory songbirds along the coast."

2

An aviator, glider pilot, or person who attempts human-powered flight using artificial wings or a wingsuit.

Example

"The daredevil birdman leaped from the cliff wearing a specialized aerodynamic wingsuit."

3

A mythological or fictional hybrid figure possessing the attributes of both a human and a bird, prominent in folklore and indigenous iconography such as the Tangata manu cult of Easter Island.

Example

"Petroglyphs carved into the volcanic rock depict the sacred birdman holding an egg."

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• Nearby Words

birding
birdlife
birdlike
birdman
birds foot trefoil
birdseed
birdshot

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Birdman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/birdman
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