See also 2015 in birding and ornithology, main events of 2016 and 2017 in birding and ornithology
The year 2016 in birding and ornithology.
Worldwide
New species
See also Bird species new to science described in the 2000s
Taxonomic developments
Ornithologists
Deaths
World listing
Europe
Britain
Breeding birds
- Reintroduction of the white stork (Ciconia ciconia) began with the aim of a population of at least fifty breeding birds in southern England by 2030. Initially, rehabilitated wild birds from France and Poland will spend the first two years in enclosures.
Migrant and wintering birds
Rare birds
- A bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) seen at various sites in Wales and southern England has been placed in Category E by the British Ornithologists' Union Records Committee (BOURC), which lists species as introductions, human-assisted transportees, escapees from captivity, or if breeding populations are not considered self-sustaining.
Other Events
Ireland
North America
To be completed
See also
References