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Draw the head
Draw a round head in the top middle of your page. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Falcon
This cartoon falcon is a round head, a white face patch, dark cheek stripes, yellow eye rings, a hooked beak, a body, pointy wings and 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 20 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 falcon, step by step
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Add the face patch and stripes
Draw a white patch for the cheeks and throat. Then draw a dark teardrop stripe under each eye spot.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the eyes and beak
Draw two big round eyes with a yellow ring around each one, and a small hooked beak in the middle.
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Draw the body and chest
Under the head, draw an egg shaped body with a light chest.
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Add the wings and tail
On each side, draw a long pointy wing that goes down past the body. Draw a short tail at the bottom.
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Draw the feet, branch and spots
Draw two yellow feet holding a branch, and small dark spots on the chest.
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Color your falcon
Blue grey for the head, wings and tail, cream for the chest and cheeks, dark grey for the stripes and spots, yellow for the eye rings, beak and feet, and brown for the branch.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon falcon
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Cheek stripes
The dark teardrop stripe under each eye is what makes a falcon look like a falcon.
3
Yellow rings
A yellow ring around each eye makes them pop.
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Pointy wings
Falcon wings are long and pointy and reach past 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 falcon, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon falcon in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon falcon easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
How fast is a falcon?
The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal on Earth when it dives.
What is the difference between a falcon and a hawk?
A falcon has long pointy wings and dark cheek stripes. A hawk has wider, rounder wings.
What colors do I need for a cartoon falcon?
Blue grey, cream, dark grey, yellow and brown.
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.
