Eagle emoji
๐ฆ is freedom, America and a football team. Copy it here.
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What the eagle emoji means
๐ฆ (eagle, Emoji 3.0) is freedom, the United States (the bald eagle is its national bird), the Philadelphia Eagles, and โeagle eyesโ for spotting something. It appears with ๐บ๐ธ on the Fourth of July, in patriotic posts, and in sports comments. It is a bald eagle on most platforms.
Unicode name: eagle ยท U+1F985 ยท Emoji 3.0 (2016) ยท group: Animals & Nature.
How people use it
- USA: ๐ฆ ๐บ๐ธ โ see the American flag guide
- Eagles fans: ๐ฆ ๐
- Freedom: ๐ฆ
- Sharp eyes: โ๐ฆ eyesโ
Compare the options
| Emoji | Name | Use it for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| eagleU+1F985 | Eagle; USA, freedom, the Eagles | Bald eagle | |
| owlU+1F989 | Owl; wisdom | Different bird | |
| birdU+1F426 | Generic bird | See the bird emoji guide | |
| flag: United StatesU+1F1FA U+1F1F8 | US flag | See the American flag guide |
Is there a falcon emoji?
There is no dedicated falcon emoji in the Unicode Standard. The eagle emoji ๐ฆ is sometimes used as a stand-in for falcons, even though they are different birds. The eagle is the closest match among bird emojis if you need a falcon.
If you need a bird emoji that isnโt an eagle, the bird emoji page lists every option, from ๐ฆ to ๐ฆ. For a falcon specifically, the eagle is often the best available choice.
Chat examples
Real messages with ๐ฆ , and a reply that fits.
๐ฆ game day
๐บ๐ธ
๐ฆ eagle eyes
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๐ฆ saw one on the hike
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Questions people ask
What does ๐ฆ mean?
Freedom, the United States, or the Philadelphia Eagles, depending on context.
Why is the eagle emoji American?
Most platforms draw a bald eagle, the US national bird, so the association is strong.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
