2001 in paleontology Newly named birds Newly named birds

| Name_ | Status_ | Authors | Unit | Location_ | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apsaravis | Valid | Norell Clarke | Djadokhta Formation | Mongolia | The type species is Apsaravis ukhaana. |
| Limenavis | Valid | Clarke Chiappe | Allen Formation | Argentina | The type species is Limenavis patagonica. |
| Longipteryx | Valid | Zhang Zhou Hou Gu | Jiufotang Formation | China | The type species is Longipteryx chaoyangensis. |
| Yanornis | Valid | Zhou Zhang | Jiufotang Formation | China | The type species is Yanornis martini. |
| Yixianornis | Valid | Zhou Zhang | Jiufotang Formation | China | The type species is Yixianornis grabaui. |