Top 10 Bird Tattoo Ideas: Best Bird Tattoos

Birds delight our ears with their singing (most of the time, some mornings…), their many colors are a visual feast for our eyes, and their ability to effortlessly soar through the sky fills us with jealousy and awe. That is why we put together our list of the Top 10 Bird Tattoo Ideas.

Bird tattoos have been popular for as long as tattoos have. From our ancient ancestors, to the sailors that brought tattoos to America in the Pike, and of course, modern tattoo enthusiasts. Birds are a staple of tattoo history. 

So, kick back, spread your wings, and enjoy our list of the Top 10 Bird Tattoo Ideas.

#10: Small Bird Tattoos

These small bird tattoos look great going across you shoulder, on top of your hand, or on your side like the bird tattoo below. They can be done in any color because of their simplicity, making them a very versitile tattoo idea.

Tattoo done by Tacho

#9: Baby Bird Tattoos

Look how soft those little feather friends look, it's no wonder Crows just eat them up! Baby bird tattoos are a great idea to represent your kids or someone who is a child at heart.

Tattoo done by Sarah 

#8: Disney Bird Tattoos

Disney has tons of famous birds to get tattooed, just like Flit below, of Pocahontas fame.  These bird tattoos are tattoos everyone will like, from kids to Grandparents, so you don't have to worry about hiding them. Unless, someone doesn't like Disney ... Jk, everyone loves them!

Tattoo done by Sara

#7: Mascot Bird Tattoos

Whatever your team, club, state, whatever, there is probably something represented by a bird. Why not get said bird tattooed? The Cardinal below is a great example of how blind devotion and fandom can make for an awesome tattoo.

Tattoo done by Sara

#6: Looney Tunes Bird Tattoos

"I said, I said, now that be a good bird tattoo idea." Foghorn Leghorn below is proof that a Looney Tunes bird tattoo idea isn't crazy at all. And, a seemingly endless list of zany characters, you'll be on your way to the tat shack quicker than the Roadrunner, or Tweety Bird if he "thought i taw a puddy tat". 

Tattoo done by Steve

#5: Guinness Toucan Bird Tattoos

Beers, world records, and birds, are all brought to mind when you see the Guinness Toucan. That is what makes it such a great bird tattoo idea. Toucan Sam is kids and fruit loops, the Guinness Toucan is for those with a more refined pallet.

Tattoo done by Steve

#4: Love Birds Tattoos

Looking for a couples tattoo idea? Then look know farther than love birds tattoos! Coming in a variety of colors, love birds will have something for any couples taste. Plus, if your lover ever goes missing, you can aid in their discovery by telling them they have a tattoo that looks "exactly like this" (you pointing to your tattoo).

Tattoo done by Steve

#3: Hummingbird Tattoos

Hummingbirds, the "cute little meth heads" of the bird world, but you don't have to worry about them stealing your catalytic converter, just the nectar out of your feeder. The Humming Bird tattoo below is a great example of how beautiful a Hummingbird tattoo can be.

Tattoo done by Steve

#2: Eagle Tattoos

Ben Franklin wanted America's bird to be a Turkey, what big stupid idiot he was. The Eagle would beat the crap out of big dumb Turkey and serve it for Thanksgiving to its little, but still badass Eagle babies. I mean look at that snake in the tattoo below trying to show its fangs to scare the Eagle. Doesn't he know that Eagles have fangs too?

Tattoo done by Sara

#1: Traditional Sparrow Tattoos

The Sparrow is the classic tattoo, and classic tattoos look even more classy when done in the traditional tattoo style. Sparrow tattoos are steeped in meaning, but you can also just get one because you think it looks cool, I mean come on, it's your body, if you think a Sparrow tattoo looks cool, get one ... There is no Sparrow police, you don't need a license to "Sparrow tattoo"... it's not like there is a Sparrow tattoo meaning test you have to take and pass with a score of like 70/100 or better or anything... it's like get off my back already.. it's my life and I do what I want.

Tattoo done by Ryan

We hope you enjoyed our list of the Top 10 Bird Tattoo Ideas. What was your favorite bird tattoo? Were there any bird tattoo ideas that you think should have been on the list? Let us know in the comments below.

If one of these bird tattoos made you want to fly in and get a tattoo, make sure to book at Mr. Inkwells tattoo shop! Where one of our amazing artists can design you a bird tattoo that will soar above all others.

See you soon!