U+1F989 • Animals & Nature
Owl Emoji
Meaning
An owl, a large-eyed, hooting bird. Typically depicted as a brown owl facing forward, with large, round, gold-rimmed eyes, talons, tucked wings, and horn-like tufts of feathers.
May be used to represent wisdom. Also used to refer to a “night owl,” a person who tends to be active late at night and into the early morning. It was once popularly used in connection with the hip-hop artist Drake.
Available as an Apple Animoji.
Microsoft’s owl previously resembled a barn owl, while Samsung’s was purple.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F989 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | owl |
| Shortcode | :owl: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-bird |
| Version | E3.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🦉 Owl emoji mean?
An owl, a large-eyed, hooting bird. Typically depicted as a brown owl facing forward, with large, round, gold-rimmed eyes, talons, tucked wings, and horn-like tufts of feathers. May be used to represent wisdom. Also used to refer to a “night owl,” a person who tends to be active late at night and into the early morning. It was once popularly used in connection with the hip-hop artist Drake. Available as an Apple Animoji. Microsoft’s owl previously resembled a barn owl, while Samsung’s was purple.
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 Owl?
The Unicode for the Owl emoji is U+1F989.
On which platforms can I use the 🦉 emoji?
You can use the Owl 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 Owl 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.