Map of Bird Island city, Minnesota

Bird Island is a city located on U.S. Route 212 in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,005 at the 2020 census.

Bird Island city overview:
Name:	Bird Island city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Minnesota
County:	Renville County
Founded:	1878
Incorporated:	1881
Elevation:	1,089 ft (332 m)
Total Area:	1.52 sq mi (3.95 km²)
Land Area:	1.52 sq mi (3.95 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	1,005
Population Density:	659.02/sq mi (254.53/km²)
ZIP code:	55310
Area code:	320
FIPS code:	2706076
GNISfeature ID:	0640191
Website:	birdislandcity.com

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History

Bird Island was platted in 1878, and named for a nearby bird sanctuary in a marsh. After the installation of ditches and tile, the area was converted to farmland, erasing the town’s namesake.

A post office has been in operation at Bird Island since 1878. Bird Island was incorporated in 1881.