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Any birder who enjoys dressing up – for Halloween, cosplay, masquerade parties, festival contests, or just for fun – can’t resist a bird-themed costume. But how accurate are these costumes, and can they help you show off your birding passion?
Types of Bird Costumes
There are several costume styles that can feature feathered fashion. Mascot-style costumes have exaggerated features in order to be seen from a distance, and they are typically structured for free movement so the wearer can make grand gestures to pump up a crowd. Children’s costumes, on the other hand, focus on the cuteness of a bird and are more comfortable, easily worn costumes for younger birders, from infants to toddlers to preteens. Adult costumes have a greater variety of styles, from classic, simple costumes to more elaborate, stylized designs and even to “sexy” bird themes, all in adult sizes.
Which costume you choose depends not only on your age and style preferences, but the reason for wearing the costume. A mascot costume, for example, is not only ideal for a sporting event or other promotional wear, but could also be best for wearing in a parade or joining in a school carnival. Children’s costumes are great for any youth event, of course, but adult costumes have much more variability. A sexy-style bird is best kept for an adults-only party, but simple costumes are perfect for all sorts of situations, including fall festivals. Stylized designs with more elaborate markings can be showstoppers, particularly for costume contests or bird festivals where others will be on the lookout for the very best costumes.
Mascot Costumes
There are many bird-themed costumes in mascot styles, complete with oversized feet, flexible wings, and full head masks. Try these fun options to make a big birding impact!
- Bald Eagle – Full plush costume with a fierce, glaring grin
- Owl Onesie – Easy adult-sized owl onesie costume
- Parrot Hoodie – Comfortable, colorful parrot hoodie-style costume
- Unisex Chicken – Lightweight onesie-style chicken with face opening
- Green Bird – Generic songbird, full coverage costume in bright green
- Inflatable Eagle – Bald eagle inflatable-style costume
- Colorful Hawk – Hawk costume with red and black coloration
- Sports Cardinal – Northern cardinal in basketball gear
Children’s Costumes
Kids can look cute in nearly any bird costume, and there are many different options for youngsters to take flight with bird-themed costumes.
- Eagle Wings and Mask – Partial costume for dress-up creative play
- Parrot Wings – Rainbow wings to add to a colorful shirt and pants
- Peacock Dress and Wings – Full colorful costume with headband
- Penguin – Happy penguin full body costume with feet
- Lovable Chicken – Plush full costume for young children
- Blue Jay – Winged cape and a mask with accurate field marks
- Crow – Full crow costume with jumpsuit ease
- Owl – Cozy romper owl costume in different sizes
- Flamingo – Full-size flamingo costume body, neck, and head
- Toddler Duck – Plush, roomy duckling costume
- Long Parrot Accessories – Layered cape and glittery mask
Adult Costumes
Many birding festivals and nature centers host costume contests, and a bird-themed costume is the perfect choice. These costumes and costume accessories are a bit more detailed and can impress even the most fashionista birders.
- Snowy Owl – Roomy onesie style with appropriate markings
- Sexy Peacock – Peacock-inspired sexy costume with feather details
- Black Feather Cape – Glamorous short shrug cape for ravens and other black birds
- Macaw Parrot – Stylized but colorful macaw costume
- Brown Feather Cuffs – Simple cuffs with long feathers for wrists or ankles
- Hedwig Wing Scarf – Harry Potter owl scarf with Hogwart’s letter
- Bird Feet Slippers – Talon slippers with white faux fur ankles
- Chicken Leg Stockings – Knee-high stockings with bird legs
- Pigeon Mask – Full head latex mask with sculpted feathers
- Inflatable Rubber Duck – Riding-style rubber duck inflatable
Have you ever dressed up as a bird? Share your costume creations in the comments!