U+1F426 • Animals & Nature
Bird Emoji
Meaning
A generic bird. Variously depicted as a blue or red bird, as a bluebird or cardinal, shown standing in full profile, or as a bird head. Both designs show the bird facing left.
May be used for a variety of wild and pet birds as well as for metaphorical senses of bird (e.g., birdie in golf).
Apple and WhatsApp’s designs feature a grayish bird head. Notably, WhatsApp’s version appears in the popular “Snake With a Party Hat” meme image.
Google, Samsung, and Facebook’s designs suggest a bluebird, Microsoft and Twitter’s a cardinal. Google’s bird previously resembled a canary, Samsung’s was previously green, and Microsoft and Twitter’s birds were once blue.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F426 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | bird |
| Shortcode | :bird: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-bird |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🐦 Bird emoji mean?
A generic bird. Variously depicted as a blue or red bird, as a bluebird or cardinal, shown standing in full profile, or as a bird head. Both designs show the bird facing left. May be used for a variety of wild and pet birds as well as for metaphorical senses of bird (e.g., birdie in golf). Apple and WhatsApp’s designs feature a grayish bird head. Notably, WhatsApp’s version appears in the popular “Snake With a Party Hat” meme image. Google, Samsung, and Facebook’s designs suggest a bluebird, Microsoft and Twitter’s a cardinal. Google’s bird previously resembled a canary, Samsung’s was previously green, and Microsoft and Twitter’s birds were once blue.
How do I copy the 🐦 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (🐦) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Bird?
The Unicode for the Bird emoji is U+1F426.
On which platforms can I use the 🐦 emoji?
You can use the Bird emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Bird Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 🐦"
"I'm so relieved 🐦"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 🐦"
Comments: "This is literally me 🐦"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 🐦"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
🐦💦 (emphasized relief)
🐦😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.