Birds Tattoo Designs

Bird tattoo designs are as numerous as the birds in the sky.  From the commonest songbird to the most exotic jungle bird, these are the most unique tattoos that you can get.

Bird tattoos, like all animal tats, are a way for someone to show a love of the outdoors and connection with nature.  Nature’s color palate is endless, and tattoos do their best to imitate life.  Lovebirds (Apogernis) are a small species of parrot mostly found in Africa.  Lovebird tattoos can vary widely in their design and coloration.  To ensure the symbolism of love is clear, the birds should be shown in pairs or with a heart.

Swallow tattoos, as well as nautical stars and cherries, are popular tattoos among rockabilly girls and retro chicks.  During the prime of rockabilly music, these were the most common tattoos, so people often choose swallows for nostalgic reasons.  Swallow tattoos also symbolize loyalty and fidelity because swallows are a rare example on monogamy in nature—they choose only one mate in their lifetime.

As the eagle is an important symbol of the United States, eagle tattoos are common for the brave men and women who serve as police officers, firefighters, and soldiers.  The eagle is rarely alone in most tattoo designs.  The designs and styles available for the eagle are innumerable.  Whether depicted with its wings spread wide or in a roosting position, the eagle is always an eye-catching sight.  For larger eagle tattoos, the most important details are in the feathers.

Bird tattoos are popular with both men and women, and the wide variety of birds can emphasize the masculine or feminine.  This kind of tattoo really demonstrates a strong sense of self pride independence.