U.S. Birding Population Breakdown by Organization and Engagement Level #1841571 (License: Personal Use)

The image uses nested, color-coded circles to represent hierarchical birding participation levels: the outermost pink ring (81.8 million) reflects all NSRE birders, while inner rings narrow to specialized groups such as 2.4 million life listers and just 17,000 American Birding Association members. Data sources include USFWS surveys distinguishing “primary purpose” versus “away-from-home” birders, plus Outdoor Foundation and species-identification statistics. The visual emphasizes how broad interest translates into varying degrees of commitment and specialization.

Used on conservation, ornithology, or outdoor recreation websites to illustrate birding community size and segmentation; supports content about outreach strategy, funding justification, or demographic analysis for NGOs and agencies.