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November 6th, 2020

45 Outstanding Owl Tattoos

Would you get an owl tattoo?

Owls are among the most frequently tattooed birds, possibly animals as a whole. Their popularity among tattoo enthusiasts is often attributed to their striking appearance and the symbolism their carry in folklore. Owls belong to the Strigiformes order of birds and are classified by their upright stance, broad heads, sharp talons and feathers adapted for silent flight.

In the owl species, there are two families that the birds are split between: true owls and barn owls. There are many different breeds of owls found all over the world, notably the snowy owl, the great horned owl, barn owl and screech owl. Owls have evolved to take on many different habitats, including deserts, arctic tundra and forests. They can be found throughout North America, as well as in Europe, Africa and Asia depending on the breed.

Depending on where you are in the world, owls take on different cultural symbolism. For instance, in the Western world many cultures associate owls with wisdom and vigilance. However, in many Native American tribes they’re regarded as bearers of supernatural danger and a symbol of death.

To see some of our favorite owl tattoos, check out the work of talented artists around the world in the gallery below. Then let us know your thoughts on these tattoos in the comments section on social media.

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Anthony es uno de eso clientes que amamos los tatuadores, o por lo menos yo; excelente piel, libertad creativa, un aguante increíble y sobre todo, una excelente persona. Todo un gusto y honor haber compartido esta experiencia contigo mi hermano. Nos veremos pronto! 2 días seguidos, poco más de 22 horas de trabajo. Realizado en @alcatrazt Ya estamos agendando citas para Marzo y abril de 2021 #eternalink #neotraditionaleurope #neotradsp #neotraditionaltattooers #neotradeu #neotradstyle #thebesttattooartist #newtraditionaltattoo #neotradsub #ntgallery #neotradsub #neotradeu #neotradworldwide #colombia #colombiatattoo #altocontrastetattoo #sleevetattoo #fullsleevetattoo #owl #owltattoo #lamp #lanterntattoo

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Reposting old tattoos as I work my way through my portfolio to update my new profile layout! Check it out if you haven’t already and let me know what you think?! Tattooed using @worldfamousink @tatsoul @criticaltattoosupply @fkirons @ultimatetattoosupply @blackworksupply @blackworkgloves @stencilanchored @inkeeze @bloodlinesinknorthperth #fkirons #worldfamousink #tatsoul #criticaltattoosupply #stencilanchored #hivecaps #inkeeze #bloodlinesinknorthperth #chrisrigonitattooer #chrisrigoni#tattooartistmagazine #tattooculturemagazine #skinartmag #inkjunkeyz #tattoosnob #inkedmag #thebesttattooartists #tattooselection #Sullenclothing #tattoolifemagazine #owltattoo #spacetattoo #nebulatattoo #birdtattoo #landscapetattoo #mountaintattoo #colourtattoo

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Snowy owl for Samantha ❄️

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#barnowltattoo for lovely vanessa

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