The Palestine Sunbird (Cinnyris osea) is the official national bird of Palestine, declared so in 2015 by the Palestinian Authority. It is the only bird in the world that carries Palestine's name — and that alone makes it extraordinary.
The Palestine sunbird not only carries the country's name but also symbolizes Palestinian natural heritage. Its specific name osea is derived from Ancient Greek hosia, meaning "holy."
The male Palestine sunbird, with bold metallic blue colors, is a real flying gem. During the breeding season, from June to October, bright yellow and orange tufts under the males' wings appear as a scorching flame.
But this bird is far more than beautiful. When designer Jarrar was searching for an image of Palestine that would contain beauty and freedom and rebellion, he chose this little bird that feeds on flowers and sings in different dialects — because "this bird is a symbol of freedom and movement. It can fly anywhere."
This sunbird is more than a symbol of Palestine — it is a symbol of Palestinian hope for freedom, migrating in direct defiance of borders and restrictions from the beaches of Gaza to the plains, forests, mountains, and villages of Palestine.
The Design Concept
The logo transforms عصفور الشمس into a fluid, ribbon-like form — where the body, wings, and tail of the hummingbird are woven from the four colors of the Palestinian flag: black, white, green, and red.
The bird is not static. It is in motion — wings spread, soaring upward — a visual poem about freedom, identity, and the unbreakable bond between a people and their land.
Design Details
Form: Minimalist ribbon-style bird — inspired by the hummingbird silhouette of the sunbird in flight
Colors: Palestinian flag palette — Black ▉ #1A1A1A · White ▉ #FFFFFF · Green ▉ #007A3D · Red ▉ #CE1126
Typography: Elegant Arabic script — عصفور الشمس الفلسطيني — hand-lettered feel, fluid and organic
Style: Modern symbolic illustration — timeless, powerful, culturally rooted
"A bird that knows no borders. A people who will never be erased. I designed this logo as a tribute to Palestine — its nature, its resilience, and its right to exist."
