1Step 1 of 7
Draw the body
Draw a big round body, a little wider than it is tall. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Bird
This cartoon bird is a round body, a small beak, a wing, a light tummy, tail feathers, a curly tuft 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 10 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 bird, step by step
2Step 2 of 7
Add the beak
On the right side, draw a small pointy beak shaped like a triangle.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the eye
Draw a round eye with a white shine above the beak, and a pink cheek under it.
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4Step 4 of 7
Draw the wing and tummy
Draw a light oval for the tummy on the front, and a round wing on the side with two feather lines.
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5Step 5 of 7
Add the tail and head feathers
On the left, draw two pointy tail feathers. On top of the head, draw a small curly tuft.
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6Step 6 of 7
Draw the legs and branch
Under the bird, draw a branch and two thin legs with little toes holding on to it.
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7Step 7 of 7
Color your bird
Blue for the body, dark blue for the wing, tail and tuft, light blue for the tummy, orange for the beak and legs, and brown for the branch.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon bird
1
Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Round body
Start with a big round body. The head and body are one shape.
3
Small beak
Keep the beak small, like a little triangle.
4
Curly tuft
A tiny curly tuft on top makes the bird look cute.
5
Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
6
Make it your own
Once you finish your bird, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon bird in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon bird easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Is this drawing easy for little kids?
Yes. It starts with one big circle, so it is one of the easiest birds to draw.
Can I make a different color bird?
Yes. Try red for a cardinal, yellow for a canary or pink for fun.
What colors do I need for a cartoon bird?
Blue, dark blue, light blue, orange 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.
