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Draw the head
In the top middle of your page, draw a round head. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Bald Eagle
This cartoon bald eagle is a round white head, eyes, a hooked beak, an oval body, two big spread wings, a fan tail and yellow feet. 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 bald eagle, step by step
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Add the eyes and beak
Draw two round eyes with a white shine and a slanted line above each one for the brows. Add a big hooked beak in the middle.
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Draw the big wings
On each side of the body, draw a big wide wing. Make the ends look like fingers, because eagles spread their feathers when they fly.
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Add the tail and feet
Under the body, draw a fan shaped tail. Draw two yellow feet with sharp claws in front of the tail.
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Draw the feather lines
Draw a few lines on each wing for the feathers and a few small lines on the tail.
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Color your bald eagle
White for the head and tail, dark brown for the body and wings, yellow for the beak and feet, and black for the claws.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon bald eagle
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Finger feathers
Draw bumpy ends on the wings. Eagles spread their big feathers like fingers when they fly.
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White head and tail
Leave the head and tail white. That is how you know it is a bald eagle.
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Big beak
Make the yellow beak big and hooked.
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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 bald eagle, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon bald eagle in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon bald eagle easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Is a bald eagle really bald?
No. The word bald comes from an old word that means white. It has white feathers on its head.
What country has the bald eagle as its symbol?
The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States.
What colors do I need for a cartoon bald eagle?
White, dark brown, yellow and black.
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.
