1871 in birding and ornithology
| Years in birding and ornithology: | 1868 1869 1870 1871 1872 1873 1874 |
| Centuries: | 18th century · 19th century · 20th century |
| Decades: | 1840s 1850s 1860s 1870s 1880s 1890s 1900s |
| Years: | 1868 1869 1870 1871 1872 1873 1874 |
- Birds described in 1871 include Asian ostrich, Père David's snowfinch, Biak lorikeet, Mongolian ground jay, Forest wood hoopoe, Numfor paradise kingfisher, Spot-breasted parrotbill