The Eagle Tattoo: The Eagle is a symbol of patriotism in the United States. This tattoo is often seen on military personnel and veterans. The eagle is one of the classic bird tattoos that sailors from hundreds of years ago decided to mark on their body to tell their story and their loyalty to their country. This particular bird is large and strong. Its wingspan is huge and it has a fierce look to it. It’s a bold choice for a tattoo. Eagles are commonly seen on the chest and half and full sleeves.
Bird silhouettes: This has become especially popular among women because the bird silhouette is very elegant and beautiful and is perfect for most parts of the body. It can be a delicate bird in flight or multiple birds in flight. It can also be combined with a tree or feather silhouette, which makes it look like the birds are flying out of the feather or tree. Birds that are popular for this design are seagulls or crows.
Hummingbird tattoos: The hummingbird is a loveable bird that has a cute look to it and beautiful iridescent colors. The hummingbird is able to hover because of its quick wing movement. In many cultures, this bird is considered to be good luck, so to get a hummingbird tattoo can also be a way of carrying luck with you always.
Owl tattoo: The owl is seen as a bird of wisdom and knowledge. Someone who respects intellect and would like to symbolize their own capacity of intellect may choose to get an owl tattoo. This bird has been seen in many different styles including realistic, new school, old school, tribal and abstract.
Peacock Tattoo: If you’ve ever seen a peacock, it’s obvious why someone would want one inked on them permanently. These majestic birds have a presence like no other. Their feathers are amazing and vibrant, and sometimes people choose to get a tattoo of the feathers alone because they are that powerful.
Old School Sparrows: Birds have always been popular, even when most tattoos were created in the traditional or old school style, such as Sailor Jerry. Old school birds were often sparrows, with dark outline and vibrant, yet basic colors. These sparrows were usually seen in pairs on the chest or on the arms.
