How to Draw a Bird for Kids Easy Drawing Steps + Free Pdf Guide

Learning how to draw a bird is a fun and creative activity that kids can enjoy! In this easy guide, we’ll walk through the steps to draw a bird in just 5 simple steps, perfect for beginners. You can also Download a Free Worksheet PDF at the end of this article that includes all the steps with a space at the bottom for kids to practice drawing the bird on their own!

How to Draw a Bird Step by Step Tutorial

Easy 5 Steps How to Draw a Bird For Kids + Free Pdf Drawing Guide

What You Need To Draw Your Bird :

  • Paper, pencil or marker, and eraser
  • Our Bird Drawing Guide PDF Worksheet (optional)
  • Coloring supplies if you want to color in your drawing (optional)

Start by drawing lightly so that it can be easily erased if there are mistakes, continue by following the arrow step.

Step 1: Start by Drawing the Bird’s Body Shape

To Begin with, draw a circle for the bird’s body. Make the bottom part of the circle slightly wider to give the bird a rounder, fuller shape. Then add a slightly curved line for the head part. Leave a space at the top of the circle where the bird’s beak will go.

  • Tip: A wider bottom helps make the bird look balanced and easy to draw for kids.
draw the bird's body shape

Step 2: Draw the Bird’s Beak and Body Details

In the space at the top of the bird’s body, draw two small, pointed triangles to form the bird’s beak. Then On the side of the body, draw two curved lines to create the wings. After that add two rounded thin triangles at the bottom of the bird’s body for the tail.

  • Tip: The curved wings and curved triangular tail give the bird a dynamic, fun appearance.
draw the bird's body details

Step 3: Draw the Legs of the Bird and The Branch

Now, draw two small lines extending from the bottom of the bird’s body for its legs. Angle the legs slightly to make them look natural. Then, draw a straight line underneath the bird to represent the branch it’s perched on.

  • Tip: Adding the branch makes the drawing more interesting and helps kids focus on balance and perspective.
add the bird's legs and the branch

Step 4: Draw the Bird’s Eye

Inside the head, draw a large circle to form the bird’s eye. Then add a smaller circle inside the eye for extra detail, making the bird look cute and friendly.

  • Tip: A large, expressive eye adds charm to the bird and keeps the drawing simple yet engaging.
add the bird's eye

Step 5: Color the Bird

Now that the bird is fully drawn, it’s time to color it! Birds come in all sorts of bright, beautiful colors, so encourage your child to use their imagination and experiment with different shades.

  • Tip: Kids can get creative by adding patterns or bright colors to their bird’s wings.
color the bird

Free PDF Download: Practice How to Draw a Bird with 5 Easy Steps!

To make learning even more fun, download our Free PDF Worksheet guide to practice drawing this bird. The PDF includes all 5 steps with easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations.

Terms of Use: You’re welcome to print as many copies as you need for your kids, students, or groups, To share, please link to this page. Please don’t sell, email, post, or share these files in any other way. Thank you!

bird drawing worksheet pdf


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