How to Draw a Bird: Step-by-Step for Kids
How to draw a bird in 17 easy steps
A round little bird with a pointy beak, a feathered wing, a fanned tail and two thin legs.
Build your picture in 17 named parts, from the main shapes to the smaller details. Follow the smooth guides online, lifting your pen between separate lines, or work through each part on paper at your own pace.
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How to draw a bird, step by step
1Draw the round top of the head
Draw the round top of the head.
2Draw the pointy beak
Draw the pointy beak.
3Draw the chest
Draw the chest.
4Draw the back
Draw the back.
5Draw the round tummy
Draw the round tummy.
6Draw the line along the side
Draw the line along the side.
7Draw the top of the wing
Draw the top of the wing.
8Draw the edge of the wing
Draw the edge of the wing.
9Add the feather in the wing
Add the feather in the wing.
10Draw the top tail feather
Draw the top tail feather.
11Draw the middle tail feather
Draw the middle tail feather.
12Draw the bottom tail feather
Draw the bottom tail feather.
13Draw the first leg
Draw the first leg.
14Add the foot on that leg
Add the foot on that leg.
15Draw the other leg
Draw the other leg.
16Add the foot on that leg
Add the foot on that leg.
17Draw the eye
Draw the eye.
Time to color!
Try a sky blue bird with a darker wing and tail, an orange beak and orange legs. Red, yellow or rainbow birds look great too.
In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steps are in this drawing?
- There are 17 guided parts. Some parts have more than one line: finish each line, lift your pen, then follow the next guide.
- How do I draw the bird’s feet?
- Draw each leg as a short line first, then add the foot at the bottom with three little toes spreading out.
- Can I print this drawing?
- Yes. Download the printable pack for a coloring sheet, a step-by-step drawing page and a tracing page.
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