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