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Draw the body
Draw a big egg shape for the body. Keep the line smooth all the way around. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Eagle
This cartoon eagle is an egg shaped body, a white head, eyes with brows, a hooked beak, wings and feet on a branch. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 5 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 15 minutes Easy level Ages 5 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon eagle, step by step
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Add the white head
Across the top of the body, draw a curved line that dips in the middle. The part above it is the eagle's white head.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the eyes and brows
Draw two round eyes with a white shine, and a short slanted line over each one for the brows.
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Draw the hooked beak
Between the eyes, draw a big yellow beak that curves down into a hook at the tip.
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Draw the feet and branch
Under the eagle, draw a long branch and two yellow feet with three toes holding on to it.
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Color your eagle
White for the head, brown for the body, dark brown for the wings and branch, and yellow for the beak and feet.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon eagle
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Head line
Draw the line between the white head and brown body with a dip in the middle. It looks like feathers.
3
Brows
Short slanted brows over the eyes make the eagle look brave.
4
Hooked beak
Curve the tip of the beak down into a hook.
5
Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
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Make it your own
Once you finish your eagle, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon eagle in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon eagle easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Is this a bald eagle?
Yes. Bald eagles have a white head, a brown body and a yellow beak. They are not really bald.
Can I draw the eagle flying?
Yes. Draw the wings wide open to the sides instead of down by the body.
What colors do I need for a cartoon eagle?
Brown, dark brown, yellow and white.
Can I print the steps?
Yes. Right click or long press any step picture to save it, then print it and keep it next to you while you draw.
