"The Bird Catchers" is a wood engraving by American artist Winslow Homer that depicts figures engaged in the practical activity of trapping birds, rendered in Homer's characteristic style of naturalistic observation. The work demonstrates Homer's skill in the wood engraving medium, capturing fine detail and tonal variation through careful line work and cross hatching. Like much of Homer's output, the piece reflects his interest in documenting everyday labor and rural American life during the 19th century.