1866 in birding and ornithology

Years in birding and ornithology: 1863 1864 1865 1866 1867 1868 1869
Centuries: 18th century · 19th century · 20th century
Decades: 1830s 1840s 1850s 1860s 1870s 1880s 1890s
Years: 1863 1864 1865 1866 1867 1868 1869
Comoros olive pigeon Illustration from Recherches sur la faune de Madagascar et de ses dépendances by François Pollen and Douwe Casparus van Dam

Expeditions

Ongoing events

  • John Gould The birds of Australia; Supplement 1851–69. 1 vol. 81 plates; Artists: J. Gould and H. C. Richter; Lithographer: H. C. Richter
  • John Gould The birds of Asia; 1850-83 7 vols. 530 plates, Artists: J. Gould, H. C. Richter, W. Hart and J. Wolf; Lithographers:H. C. Richter and W. Hart
  • The Ibis