Here are the best bird tattoos. Human beings have always been fascinated by birds because of their ability to fly. Bird tattoos has been around since ancient times. There are thousands of bird species with all positive meanings and representation. The popular ones are eagles, sparrows, swallows, ravens, crows, owls, humming birds and a lot more. There are also mythical birds that are also popular in tattoos such as the phoenix, which represents beauty, grace, longevity, rebirth, power and strength.
Aside from their positive meanings, birds are great designs for tattoos because of their vibrant colors that will look astonishing on the human skin.
Take a look at our 90 Astonishing Bird Tattoos and see for yourself why they will never go out of style:
1. Mythical bird
Originally posted by Ale Solano
It looks nice when a bird tattoo is combined with flowers such as cherry blossoms.
2. 3 blue birds
Originally posted by Jayla Bruneau
Cute 3 little blue birds, just like the song.
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3. Simple bird
Originally posted by Bonnie B
Pardon me if I can’t name all the bird tattoos on this list. This one is pretty and simple.
4. Foot tattoos
Originally posted by ƐMMA
5. Love birds tattoos
Originally posted by natisha duncan
Small and simple.
6. Blue paisley bird tattoo
Originally posted by Salena Marie
Nice tattoo for those who like the Bohemian theme.
7. Back piece tattoo
Originally posted by Adrienne Dickey
I like this tattoo, it looks symbolic. It could probably mean a lot to the owner.
8. Origami
Originally posted by themarkedgirl
This watercolor effect origami is so adorable!
9. Love birds and heart tattoo
Originally posted by electrictattoos
Traditional tattoos are great for bird tattoos and designs.
10. Swallow tattoos
Originally posted by Amber Miskell
Back in the old days, swallow tattoos were popular to the sailors who have traveled long distances. Its meaning is similar with the sparrow tattoo as well.
11. Zentangled Humming bird
Originally posted by Laura Wilson
This is a very nice tattoo inspiration. You might want to print this one up.
12. Fat humming bird
Originally posted by Allison McGee
This fattie bird is a cuttie.
13. Laced and paisley design
Originally posted by leslie aviles
For someone who likes laces and paisley.
14. Small bird tattoo
Originally posted by Lucy Dellaquila
I’m loving the details of this tiny bird tattoo.
15.Birds outside the cage
Originally posted by Shayla Elledge
I don’t know what this means.
16. Black bird
Originally posted by electrictattoos
17. Fighting
Originally posted by t0fer
The details are very good for these bird tattoos.
18. Bird arm tattoo
Originally posted by chipadillo
19. Swallows
Originally posted by ifashiongirls
The swallows also represent love and loyalty. The swallow will always go back to its mate.
20. Yanina Viland birds
Originally posted by thatlaurenalex
She is one of my favorite new tattoo artists. I like her designs very much.
21. Arm tattoo
Originally posted by skindeeptales
22. Back piece tattoo
Originally posted by Xalikot
I like the splash of color of this tattoo. It looks so natural.
23. Magnificent colors
Originally posted by Jennifer James
The colors of these tattoos are amazing. It looks so alive. Goes great with the fair skin.
24. Eagle tattoo
Originally posted by Rose Reid Jacobs
Eagle tattoos come with all great representation: strength, wisdom, power and spirituality. This is the reason why you often see it on sigils, logos and brands.
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25. Bird with dreamcatcher tattoo
Originally posted by Jessica Moro
26. Bird on a teacup tattoo
Originally posted by Steph
This is so cute and like its effect.
27. Nape tattoo
Originally posted by Brandi Al-Taher
28. Beautiful blue bird tattoo
Originally posted by B00YAH
Loving this art. This is something I would consider having as well. So smooth and fresh looking.
29. Chest eagle tattoo
Originally posted by Eagle Tattoo Dwsign
I have the exact same design for my tattoo. I think my tattoo artist took it from this photo.
30. Hawk tattoo
Originally posted by Tattoo Enigma
I give this tattoo a 2 thumbs up.
31. Mythical bird
Originally posted by
Sasha H
The bird’s feet are missing. Her tail feathers are longer than her wings.
32. Bird sketch tattoo
Originally posted by Jose da Costa
Kick ass tattoo especially for a lady.
33. Phoenix tattoo
Originally posted by Rebecca Russell
34. Humming bird wrist tattoos
Originally posted by Crystal Foster
They look so light and smooth. Humming birds are the cutest!
35. Swallow flying down
Originally posted by Crystal Foster
36. Friendship tattoos
Originally posted by Danielle O’Meara
Now here’s one of the best way to show long lasting friendship bond, getting matching tattoos!
37. Bird rib tattoo
Originally posted by Vincent
38. Bird back piece tattoo
Originally posted by ser sald
Here’s a bit of a bird tribal design tattoo. Looks great in black. But if it were me, I’d get it with red ink.
39. Large bird tattoo
Originally posted by Blackbird
If you’ve noticed from this post, most large piece tattoos are from women. Nope, it wasn’t on purpose.
40. Tribal tattoo
Originally posted by Perfektion Design
41. Black and grey
Originally posted by Diana Gibson
42. Bird Tattoos and flower tattoo
Originally posted by andrea hastings
I think it’s a mandala symbol with the bird.
43. Bird and flowers
Originally posted by Sara Mather
44. Something’s missing here
Originally posted by Cissie Dearman
This one has too many colors that it made the uncolored parts look empty. Want more bird tattoos?
45. Peacock tattoo
Originally posted by Ysanne Lattibeaudiere
The peacock is a magnificent bird, it looks so grand.
46. Grey birds
Originally posted by Megan Collins
47. Nice bird
Originally posted by Sashya Clark
More colors please!
48. Raven
Originally posted by Turn of Fraise
49. Crow bird tattoos
Originally posted by Rachel Lauderbaugh
Look familiar? That’s because you often see this on fairy tale movies. One example is Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, second is Sleeping Beauty. They say that crows are the witches’ spy.
50. Vintage looking art
Originally posted by Ronald ter Veen
This is also on top of my list. I really love every detail and how it looks like a vintage art. So beautiful!
51. Bird and stars tattoo
Originally posted by Sherri Allain
52. Free
Originally posted by Carolina Ramos
Some people also symbolizes birds for freedom, it’s sad to see caged birds though.
53. Blue bird
Originally posted by Matt Mielke
This bird looks feisty yet adorable.
54. Bird with the face of woman tattoo
Originally posted by electrictattoos
Weird , right?
55. Weird tattoo
Originally posted by skindeeptales
Here’s another weird but still pretty tattoo of a bird with hands.
56. Outline
Originally posted by 1337tattoos
All black and still amazing.
57. Realistic tattoo
Originally posted by 1337tattoos
It’s hard to believe that this is actually a real tattoo.
58. Leg tattoo
Originally posted by 1337tattoos
The orange and blue inks look great on this tattoo.
59. Asian art
Originally posted by skindeeptales
60. Bird wrist tattoos
Originally posted by simplydianna07
61. This person obviously loves birds
Originally posted by skindeeptales
I can tell by the design that he picked for his/her tattoo, don’t ya think?
62. Traditional style
Originally posted by fuckyeahtraditionaltattoos
63. Bird skeleton
Originally posted by hayleeeysmile
64. Vulture
Originally posted by tattooedtruth
65. Belly tattoos
Originally posted by xchloe
I hope it will stay like that forever.
66. Geometrical
Originally posted by inkedideas
67. Small and simple
Originally posted by Damaris ☺
Small and simple is not always so bad.
68. Green humming bird
Originally posted by Brandy Ryan
69. Strange bird
Originally posted by tattoos.org
Such a cute crown this little birdy has.
70. Soaring
Originally posted by ifashiongirls
71. Back piece
Originally posted by 1337tattoos
72. Cool bird tattoo
Originally posted by antephoenix
73. Humming birds
Originally posted by no-es-tan-facil-como-parece
When one is not enough, get more!
74. Jazzy bird
Originally posted by electrictattoos
This is a nice one in traditional category.
75. 2 birds
Originally posted by corn0nmacabre
2 birds with cute feet.
76. Beautiful Bohemian bird!
Originally posted by 1337tattoos
77. Vintage bird
Originally posted by xchloe
78. Bird in a web
Originally posted by submityourtattoo
79. Birds and flowers tattoo
Originally posted by corn0nmacabre
80. Blue and orange bird
Originally posted by hippyfilth
81. Colorful owl tattoo
Originally posted by http://youngdopenproud.tumblr.com/post/42565360068
This owl tattoo is impressively beautiful. Men love to put tattoos on their chest.
82. Identical birds each lap
Originally posted by 1337tattoos
I’m not sure if that’s a great idea. It’s a very nice tattoo but they screwed up the placement.
83. Adorable bird and flower tattoos
Originally posted by maggie bollinger
I like the expression of the birds face. Here, it looks like it’s caught in trouble.
84. Black bird
Originally posted by electrictattoos
85. Sparrow in black and grey
Originally posted by inkmepeacock
86. Hip tattoo
Originally posted by tattrx
The placement is funny though.
87. Charming bird
Originally posted by Nicole Leonard
88. Sophisticated Bird
Originally posted by Viktor Villányi
I’m laughing at the caption that I just made. This bird is cute and looks smart.
89. Bird with a branch
Originally posted by
tattooworkers
90. Bird on foot tattoo
Originally posted by kide83kat
All the birds have different and similar representation, and if you want to get one, I would suggest that you research about it. Every bird have different characteristics and colors. Most of them have positive meanings except for a few such as the vultures and crow, I guess. You can have them placed anywhere you like.
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