Birds make fantastic subjects for symbolism. Just like the flower, there is a different meaning and symbolism for every animal and within that, birds. From the bald eagle to the sparrow, birds come in all shapes and sizes and they have different personalities to boot. If you know anything about yourself, you should be able to find a bird that fits who you are. In this case we are talking about getting this image tattooed on your body and specifically the crow tattoo.

The crow is a sleek, jet black and thick-billed bird, often considered one of the world’s most intelligent. With their black blue-hued feathers, black feet and beaks, they have often been associated with death and the dark arts of the occult. Their ability to learn and use tools has astounded many, especially considering the size of the bird and its brain. As crows are often incorporated into religious mythology this intellect has been documented for hundreds of years but are most often associated with death, dreams and the unknown realms. Their extreme intelligence has made them useful to ancient human civilizations as messengers and have been revered as the bringers of omens.

Int his post we will discuss some facts about the crows and what these birds symbolize. We will talk about the different variations of the crow tattoo and if the meaning changes when other symbols are added to the tattoo. By the end of this post you should feel more confident in your crow knowledge.

About the Crow

Crows are related to ravens and are even part of the same genus. You can find the crow and other members of the Corvus genus on every continent outside of South America and Antarctica. 40 species of this genus have been named. Some of these birds have been called jackdaws or crows and at the same time, some are referred to as ravens.