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Draw the body
Draw a big round body like an egg lying on its side. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Pigeon
This cartoon pigeon is a round body, a round head, a small beak, a shiny neck patch, a wing with stripes, a tail and short legs. 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 pigeon, step by step
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Draw the beak and neck
Draw a small pointy beak with a little white bump on top. Under the head, draw a shiny patch on the neck.
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Draw the eye
Draw a round eye with an orange ring around it and a white shine.
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Add the wing and tail
Draw a big wing on the body with two dark stripes, and a short tail at the back.
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Draw the legs
Under the body, draw two short legs with three toes each.
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Color your pigeon
Grey for the body and head, light grey for the wing, dark grey for the stripes and tail tip, green and purple for the neck, and pink for the legs.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon pigeon
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Round and plump
Make the body round and chubby. Pigeons always look a little puffed up.
3
Shiny neck
Draw a small patch on the neck and color it green and purple.
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Wing stripes
Two dark stripes on the wing make it look like a real pigeon.
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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 pigeon, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon pigeon in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon pigeon easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Why is a pigeon neck shiny?
Pigeon neck feathers reflect light, so they look green and purple when the bird moves.
Are pigeons smart?
Yes. Pigeons can find their way home from very far away.
What colors do I need for a cartoon pigeon?
Grey, light grey, dark grey, green, purple, orange and pink.
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.
