- For a list of birds, see List of Birds.
 Hope is the thing with feathers, that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without words, and never stops at all. - Emily Dickinson |
Birds, especially the robin, sometimes represent the coming of spring. These creatures can also represent peace, such as the dove.
The blackbird is one of the most common bird symbols.
Birds have long been a symbol of the soul. They represent the soul, flying free of the earth-bound body and seeking the heavens. The birds represent a passage between the physical world and spiritual worlds. Birds in flight can also represent freedom. A bird with a broken wing can represent the loss of freedom or a painful handicap.
Predatory birds, like the eagle or hawk, are often associated with rulers. Perhaps this association was reinforced by the fact that the upper classes could afford to have trained hunting birds.
Pigeons have a less lofty reputation nowadays, but they used to be associated with loyalty and bravery. They were used as messengers and homing pigeons were known to overcome incredible odds to bring a message home -- flying through battle zones and terrible weather.
a peacock
The peacock is a beautiful bird, and sometimes a symbol of vanity. This may be because, not only is it a beautiful bird, but its feathers have been used to decorate fancy clothing and hats.
Related[]
- Eagle
- Falcon
- Hawk
- Parakeet- the parakeet symbolizes a way of freedom and loyalty to its master. it also symbolizes a fun loving spirit within
Afterlife[]
There has long been a belief that after death, he soul leaves the body in form of a bird.
Poetry[]
A bird is also a symbol for poetic individuality, Robert Frost used this symbol in his poem "The Woodpile."
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