Birdland should not be confused with Bird Rock, a neighborhood of La Jolla, nor with the area of Mission Hills where the streets are also named for birds.
Although identified as a separate community, Birdland is within the city of San Diego’s Serra Mesa Planning Area.
Birdland is located in City Council District 7 and is currently represented by Councilmember Scott Sherman.
Most of Birdland was developed in the late 1950s and early 1960s. In planning documents, the area is identified as "El Dorado." While much of the neighborhood consists of single-family homes, there are also three large apartment communities.
The area is best known for its medical facilities, including:
^Examples of "avian" streets: Talon Way and Bobolink Way. Meadow Lark Drive and Cardinal Dr. are among the longest. Kiwi St., Sea Gull Court and Blue Jay Place are short culs-de-sac.