How to Draw a Pterodactyl: Step-by-Step for Kids
How to draw a pterodactyl in 15 easy steps
A flying pterodactyl with wide wings, a pointed crest, a long open beak and little feet tucked underneath.
Build your picture in 15 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. It is one of our dinosaur drawings, so try the others in the Dinosaurs collection next.
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How to draw a pterodactyl, step by step
1Draw the head and the top of the long beak
Draw the head and the top of the long beak.
2Draw the pointed crest
Draw the pointed crest.
3Draw the line of the mouth
Draw the line of the mouth.
4Draw the bottom beak and the front of the neck
Draw the bottom beak and the front of the neck.
5Draw the top edge of the near wing
Draw the top edge of the near wing.
6Draw the bottom edge of the near wing
Draw the bottom edge of the near wing.
7Add the lines inside the near wing
Add the lines inside the near wing.
8Draw the little arm and hand
Draw the little arm and hand.
9Draw the tummy
Draw the tummy.
10Draw the first foot
Draw the first foot.
11Draw the second foot
Draw the second foot.
12Draw the top edge of the far wing
Draw the top edge of the far wing.
13Draw the bottom edge of the far wing
Draw the bottom edge of the far wing.
14Add the lines inside the far wing
Add the lines inside the far wing.
15Draw the eye and nostril
Draw the eye and nostril.
Time to color!
Try an orange body with lighter orange wings and a red crest. A blue sky and a few clouds make it look like it is flying.
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 15 guided parts. Some parts have more than one line: finish each line, lift your pen, then follow the next guide.
- Is a pterodactyl a dinosaur?
- Not quite. Pterodactyls were flying reptiles that lived at the same time as the dinosaurs, which is why they always turn up in dinosaur books and dinosaur drawing sets.
- 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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