Heraldic Birds - Birds used on Irish coats of arms

HERALDIC BIRDS
Name	Meaning	Image	Irish Example

Martlet/Swallow	One who has been disposessed of land. Sign for fourth son. In Ireland the Martlett was the bird of perpetual movement.	McGill McCoy
Eagle	Protector, a person of action, noble nature, power, strength. In Ireland the eagle, along with other birds, was regarded as one of the 'demons of the air' and was thus a very popular and powerful charge.	Harrison Dunne
Peacock	Beauty, pride
Swan	A musical person, poetry, harmony In Ireland the Swan was regarded as the bird that bore the spirit of a dead Celtic Chieftain sway to the next life.	Sinnott
Dove	Love, Peace. In Ireland the Dove was regarded as the bird of God.	Nash Sheehan