Birds: Symboles and Myths

Birds are universal symbols of freedom, and are valued decorations for home and office.

Cranes suggest longevity and happiness in Asia . Their images are suitable gifts for the elderly.

Mandarin ducks signify loyalty and love. A pair always stays together. Hanging a pair in your bedroom would signify marriage and love.

Doves connote peace.

Like most birds, herons are graceful in their own way. The Norwegian municipalities of Forsand and Tysver have herons in their coat-of-arms.

Hummingbirds are a perfect sign of vitality.

Vibrantly coloured flamingos are very social and noisy birds. We often see their ritualized displays.

Colorful and exotic, the feathers of male peacocks are often used for decorations.

Owls mean wisdom and helpfulness in early Indian and Greek fables.

Blue jays are talkative and active.The Toronto Blue Jays is a Major League baseball team.

The pelican is a symbol of resurrection in Alchemy.

The swan in Latin American literature is consecrated as a symbol of artistic inspiration.

Seagulls enjoy the boundless sea and sky, ...