Pigeons were come in biblical times, just like they are now. When Jesus was taken to the temple to be
dedicated to God, Joseph and Mary sacrificed two young pigeons as part of the ceremony Luke 2v14.
The Owl is pictured in the bible as living in ruined and deserted places Isaiah 34v8–15.
Swans have been known as the birds of kings and queens for hundreds of years, but they don't get a mention on the bible.
Quails provided the Israelites with meat as they journeyed from Egypt during the time of Exodus Exudos 16v13.
Magpie’s are common in Britain today but they didn't live in the bible lands.
Black and White storks pass through Israel every year as they fly north from Arabia and Africa. They feed on
small animal life—snakes, fish, mice, worms and insects. Jerimiah 8v7
The eagle is used in the bible as a symbol of swiftness and strength. Proverbs 23v5
Noah sent out a Raven from the Ark to see if it could find land. Genesis 8v7
Seagulls are common all over the world, but they don't get a mention in the bible
Ducks swim, they fly and they waddle, but they don't do any of these things in the bible.
Simon Peter denied Christ 3 times before the cock crowed Matthew 26v69–75.
The Albatross is a large sea bird that lives around big oceans, so they don't live anyway near the bible lands.
The prophet Habakkuk described the attacking Babylonian cavalary—They fly like a vulture
swooping to devour Habakkuk 1v8.
Moses sent out a dove form the Ark to see if it could find land Genesis 8v8–11. At
Jesus’ baptism the Holy Spirit descended on him like a dove Mark 1v10.
We may associate robins with Christmas, but they have no association with the bible.
Jesus talked about sparrows when he told of how important we are to God Luke 12v5–9
