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Bird Tattoos

Birds are the most adaptable subject in tattooing because flight gives you movement — a flock can travel up an arm, a single bird sits almost anywhere. Swallows carry old sailor meaning, ravens read darker and suit heavy blackwork, and small fine-line birds are among the most common first tattoos people get.

Bird Tattoos example — A swallow in flight with wings spread, traditional style

“A swallow in flight with wings spread, traditional style”

Bird Tattoos example — A raven perched on a bare branch in heavy silhouette

“A raven perched on a bare branch in heavy silhouette”

Bird Tattoos example — A flock of small birds rising and dispersing upward

“A flock of small birds rising and dispersing upward”

Bird Tattoos example — An eagle with outstretched wings above a blank banner

“An eagle with outstretched wings above a blank banner”

Bird Tattoos example — A hummingbird drinking from a hibiscus flower in fine line

“A hummingbird drinking from a hibiscus flower in fine line”

Bird Tattoos example — An owl perched on a lantern with detailed feather work

“An owl perched on a lantern with detailed feather work”

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