90 Astonishing Bird Tattoos

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

It looks nice when a bird tattoo is combined with flowers such as cherry blossoms.

2. 3 blue birds

Cute 3 little blue birds, just like the song.

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3. Simple bird

Pardon me if I can’t name all the bird tattoos  on this list. This one is pretty and simple.

4. Foot tattoos

5. Love birds tattoos

Small and simple.

6. Blue paisley bird tattoo

Nice tattoo for those who like the Bohemian theme.

7. Back piece tattoo

I like this tattoo, it looks symbolic. It could probably mean a lot to the owner.

8. Origami

This watercolor effect origami is so adorable!

9. Love birds and heart tattoo

Traditional tattoos are great for bird tattoos and  designs.

10. Swallow tattoos

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

This is a very nice tattoo inspiration. You might want to print this one up.

12. Fat humming bird

This fattie bird is a cuttie.

13. Laced and paisley design

For someone who likes laces and paisley.

14. Small bird tattoo

I’m loving the details of this tiny bird tattoo.

15.Birds outside the cage

I don’t know what this means.

16. Black bird

17. Fighting

The details are very good for these bird tattoos.

18. Bird arm tattoo

19. Swallows

The swallows also represent love and loyalty. The swallow will always go back to its mate.

20. Yanina Viland birds

She is one of my favorite new tattoo artists. I like her designs very much.

21. Arm tattoo

22. Back piece tattoo

I like the splash of color of this tattoo. It looks so natural.

23. Magnificent colors

The colors of these tattoos are amazing. It looks so alive. Goes great with the fair skin.

24. Eagle tattoo

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.

25. Bird with dreamcatcher tattoo

26. Bird on a teacup tattoo

This is so cute and like its effect.

27. Nape tattoo

28. Beautiful blue bird tattoo

Loving this art. This is something I would consider having as well. So smooth and fresh looking.

29. Chest eagle tattoo

I have the exact same design for my tattoo. I think my tattoo artist took it from this photo.

30. Hawk tattoo

I give this tattoo a 2 thumbs up.

31. Mythical bird

The bird’s feet are missing. Her tail feathers are longer than her wings.

32. Bird sketch tattoo

Kick ass tattoo especially for a lady.

33. Phoenix tattoo

34. Humming bird wrist tattoos

They look so light and smooth. Humming birds are the cutest!

35. Swallow flying down

36. Friendship tattoos

Now here’s one of the best way to show long lasting friendship bond, getting matching tattoos!

37. Bird rib tattoo

38. Bird back piece tattoo

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

If you’ve noticed from this post, most large piece tattoos are from women. Nope, it wasn’t on purpose.

40. Tribal tattoo

41. Black and grey

42. Bird Tattoos and flower tattoo

I think it’s a mandala symbol with the bird.

43. Bird and flowers

44. Something’s missing here

This one has too many colors that it made the uncolored parts look empty. Want more bird tattoos?

45. Peacock tattoo

The peacock is a magnificent bird, it looks so grand.

46. Grey birds

47. Nice bird

More colors please!

48. Raven

49. Crow bird tattoos

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

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

52. Free

Some people also symbolizes birds for freedom, it’s sad to see caged birds though.

53. Blue bird

This bird looks feisty yet adorable.

54. Bird with the face of woman tattoo

Weird , right?

55. Weird tattoo

Here’s another weird but still pretty tattoo of a bird with hands.

56. Outline

All black and still amazing.

57. Realistic tattoo

It’s hard to believe that this is actually a real tattoo.

58. Leg tattoo

The orange and blue inks look great on this tattoo.

59. Asian art

60. Bird wrist tattoos

61. This person obviously loves birds

I can tell by the design that he picked for his/her tattoo, don’t ya think?

62. Traditional style

63. Bird skeleton

64. Vulture

65. Belly tattoos

I hope it will stay like that forever.

66. Geometrical

67. Small and simple

Small and simple is not always so bad.

68. Green humming bird

69. Strange bird

Such a cute crown this little birdy has.

70. Soaring

71. Back piece

72. Cool bird tattoo

73. Humming birds

When one is not enough, get more!

74. Jazzy bird

This is a nice one in traditional category.

75. 2 birds

2 birds with cute feet.

76. Beautiful Bohemian bird!

77. Vintage bird

78. Bird in a web

79. Birds and flowers tattoo

80. Blue and orange bird

81. Colorful owl tattoo

This owl tattoo is impressively beautiful. Men love to put tattoos on their chest.

82. Identical birds each lap

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

I like the expression of the birds face. Here, it looks like it’s caught in trouble.

84. Black bird

85. Sparrow in black and grey

86. Hip tattoo

The placement is funny though.

87. Charming bird

88. Sophisticated Bird

I’m laughing at the caption that I just made. This bird is cute and looks smart.

89. Bird with a branch

90. Bird on foot tattoo

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.