How to Draw a Turkey: Easy Turkey Drawing for Kids
How to draw a turkey in 17 easy steps
A turkey with a six-feather tail fan, a rounded wing, a beak and wattle, and two three-toed feet.
Follow 17 guided strokes, one body part or detail at a time. Tap "Draw it live" to follow each line on screen, or use the steps below on paper.
How to draw a turkey, step by step
1Draw the round head and feathered neck
Draw the round head and feathered neck.
2Draw the first tall tail feather
Draw the first tall tail feather.
3Draw the second tail feather
Draw the second tail feather.
4Draw the third tail feather
Draw the third tail feather.
5Draw the fourth tail feather
Draw the fourth tail feather.
6Draw the fifth tail feather
Draw the fifth tail feather.
7Draw the sixth tail feather
Draw the sixth tail feather.
8Connect the tail fan behind the neck
Connect the tail fan behind the neck.
9Curve across the back
Curve across the back.
10Curve around the belly
Curve around the belly.
11Draw the rounded feathered wing
Draw the rounded feathered wing.
12Draw the left leg and toes
Draw the left leg and toes.
13Draw the right leg and toes
Draw the right leg and toes.
14Draw the pointed beak
Draw the pointed beak.
15Draw the hanging wattle
Draw the hanging wattle.
16Draw the left eye
Draw the left eye.
17Draw the right eye
Draw the right eye.
Time to color!
Try alternating golden and warm brown tail feathers, a brown body and a red wattle.
In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.
Frequently asked questions
- How do you draw this turkey?
- A turkey with a six-feather tail fan, a rounded wing, a beak and wattle, and two three-toed feet. The 17 steps separate the outline, body parts, and small details so you can follow one line at a time.
- Can children take a break between steps?
- Yes. Work at your own pace and pause whenever you need to. For longer curves, follow the guide slowly from the starting point to the end.
- What colors can I use for the turkey?
- Try alternating golden and warm brown tail feathers, a brown body and a red wattle. You can also choose your own colors.
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