Bird Checklists of the United States Bird Checklists of the United States Hopewell Culture National Historic Park Chillicothe, Ohio Mound City Information Mound City Map Birds and the Hopewell Representatives of birds appear in many forms on Hopewell artifacts. They may be seen as platform pipes, copper headdresses, and mica cutouts.
Many archaeologists also look to modern Native peoples to determine the importance of birds.
For instance, to some American Indians, the eagle is a symbol of power and the hawk is a messenger. Hopewell Culture National Historical Park bird checklist. National Park Service. Hopewell Culture National Historical Park bird checklist. National Park Service.