Birds in general symbolize flight, freedom and movement. This clever tattoo design show a feather dissolving into a flock of birds, symbolizing transformation and the circle of life.
Bird tattoos have always been popular, especially easily recognized birds such as eagles, owls and sparrows. New tattoo equipment and techniques have allowed tattoo artists to create tattoos in a wider range of styles. This broader choice also applies to the variety of birds that people are having tattooed into their skin.