A martlet in English heraldry is a mythical bird without feet which never roosts from the moment of its drop-birth until its death fall; martlets are proposed to be continuously on the wing.

What does the Martlet bird symbolize?

' 'The martlet in French heraldry is called the merlette, represented by a swallow, depicted without legs, and later usually. without a beak. ... 'The martlet signifies nobility acquired through bravery, prowess or intelligence.

Is Martlet a real bird?

The martlet is a small bird, usually depicted without feet and (in some cases) without beak. There is some dispute as to what kind of bird it is. In English heraldry, it is a swallow; in French heraldry, it looks very much like a duckling. In German heraldry, it is said to be a lark.