Black Bird emoji meaning
People use it for crow or raven content, spooky or witchy aesthetics, and sometimes as a sign of bad luck or death in a joking way. Example: 'saw a crow outside my window π¦ββ¬ not a good sign' or 'my whole mood today π¦ββ¬'.
The official Unicode name for π¦ββ¬ is black bird. It belongs to the animals & nature group and the birds subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as animal, beak, bird, black, caw, corvid, crow, ornithology.
This emoji is a sequence of several code points joined together. Devices with an older emoji font may show the parts separately instead of one picture.
How to get π¦ββ¬ on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type black bird.
- Tap π¦ββ¬ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings β General β Keyboard β Keyboards β Add New Keyboard β Emoji.
How to get π¦ββ¬ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "black bird". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy π¦ββ¬ from this page and paste it.
How to type π¦ββ¬ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "black bird" and click π¦ββ¬.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type π¦ββ¬ on a Mac
Press Control+β+Space to open the emoji picker, type "black bird" and double-click π¦ββ¬. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
π¦ββ¬ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+β+Space, or paste π¦ββ¬ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert β Emoji. In Word, Insert β Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
π¦ββ¬ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🐦‍⬛ |
| HTML hex | 🐦‍⬛ |
CSS content | "\1F426\200D\2B1B" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F426}\u{200D}\u{2B1B}" |
| Python | "\U0001F426\u200D\u2B1B" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%90%A6%E2%80%8D%E2%AC%9B |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :black_bird: |
Because π¦ββ¬ is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the black bird emoji mean? +
Shows a black bird like a crow or raven, used to reference corvids, omens, dark humor, or a gothic and moody vibe. Its official Unicode name is "black bird".
What does the black bird emoji symbolize? +
It often stands in for crows or ravens, which people associate with mystery, bad omens, death, or gothic style, usually in a joking or aesthetic way.
Is the black bird emoji the same as a crow or raven? +
It is meant as a generic black bird like a crow or raven rather than one specific species, so people use it for either.
How do I get the black bird emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "black bird". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy π¦ββ¬ from this page.
What is the Unicode for π¦ββ¬? +
The black bird emoji is U+1F426 U+200D U+2B1B. It is a sequence of more than one code point, which is why it may display as separate symbols on older devices. In HTML use 🐦‍⬛.
Why does π¦ββ¬ look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so π¦ββ¬ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.