1898 in birding and ornithology
| Years in birding and ornithology: | 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 | 
| Centuries: | 18th century · 19th century · 20th century | 
| Decades: | 1860s 1870s 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s | 
| Years: | 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 | 
- Birds described in 1898 include Foveaux shag, Bismarck kingfisher, carunculated fruit dove, grey-streaked honeyeater, Sula jungle flycatcher, Lord Howe golden whistler, Raso lark, Santa Marta foliage-gleaner, Sharpe's starling,