Book Of Traceable Heraldic Art

Hummingbird

See also: Hummingbird in Pictorial Dictionary of Heraldry.

A swift and agile bird.

Default posture: close. No proper coloration.

Hummingbird Hovering §

The posture “hovering” is used for hummingbirds with wings elevated and addorsed, head forward, and tail beneath the body.

Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.

Hummingbird Volant Wings Addorsed §

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.