eagle Emoji
๐ฆ ยท U+1F985 ยท Emoji 3.0
What does the eagle emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
A large, powerful bird of prey, the eagle emoji represents strength, freedom, and sharp vision, and is often used figuratively to signify courage, pride, or a strong sense of independence, while in slang, it can also refer to a golf score of two under par on a hole, or to something that is exceptionally good or impressive. In ornithology and wildlife conservation contexts, the eagle emoji is used literally to represent the bird itself. The eagle emoji's meaning can vary depending on the cultural and historical context in which it is used. Overall, the eagle emoji is a symbol of majesty and awe-inspiring power.
How the eagle emoji is used
Texting and social media platforms like Twitter and TikTok are common places to find the eagle emoji, where it is often used to express patriotism or national pride, particularly in the United States, or to add a touch of wildness and freedom to a post or message. The tone of the eagle emoji can range from serious and majestic to playful and humorous, depending on the context and the user's intention. On platforms like Instagram and Facebook, the eagle emoji is often used in captions and comments to add a sense of adventure and exploration to outdoor-themed posts. Younger users tend to use the eagle emoji in a more ironic or humorous way, while older users may use it more literally or to express patriotic sentiments.
eagle emoji examples
- Just saw an eagle soaring overhead on my hike ๐ฆ
- You're an eagle on the golf course today ๐ฆ
How to copy the eagle emoji
To use the eagle emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F985), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
eagle emoji on different platforms
How the eagle emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



eagle Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ฆ |
| Name | eagle |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Codepoints | U+1F985 |
| Shortcode | :eagle: |
| Emoji version | 3.0 |
| Unicode version | 3.0 |
eagle Emoji FAQ
A large, powerful bird of prey, the eagle emoji represents strength, freedom, and sharp vision, and is often used figuratively to signify courage, pride, or a strong sense of independence, while in slang, it can also refer to a golf score of two under par on a hole, or to something that is exceptionally good or impressive. In ornithology and wildlife conservation contexts, the eagle emoji is used literally to represent the bird itself.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ฆ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F985, introduced in Emoji version 3.0 (Unicode 3.0). Its shortcode is :eagle:.
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