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Draw the body
Draw a long body shaped like a tear drop, leaning down to the left. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Hummingbird
This cartoon hummingbird is a tear drop body, a round head, a long thin beak, two wings, a forked tail and a pink flower. 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 hummingbird, step by step
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Draw the long beak
From the front of the head, draw a long, very thin pointy beak.
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Draw the face
Draw a round eye with a white shine, a pink cheek and a small red patch under the beak for the throat.
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Add the wings and tail
Draw two long wings pointing up from the back, and a pointy forked tail at the bottom.
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Draw the flower
At the tip of the beak, draw a flower with five round petals, a round middle, a stem and a leaf.
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Color your hummingbird
Green for the body and head, light green for the wings, dark green for the tail, red for the throat, pink and yellow for the flower.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon hummingbird
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Thin beak
Make the beak very long and thin, like a needle.
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Wings up
Point both wings up to show the bird is flying.
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Small head
Keep the head small compared to the body.
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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 hummingbird, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon hummingbird in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon hummingbird easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Why do hummingbirds have long beaks?
They use their long beaks to drink sweet nectar from deep inside flowers.
Can hummingbirds fly backwards?
Yes. Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backwards.
What colors do I need for a cartoon hummingbird?
Green, light green, dark green, red, pink and yellow.
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.
