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Draw the head
Draw a round head near the top of your page, a little to the right. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Parrot
This cartoon parrot is a round head, a hooked beak, a white face patch, an egg shaped body, a wing, a long tail 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 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 parrot, step by step
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Add the hooked beak
On the right side of the head, draw a big curved beak that hooks down at the tip, with a small bottom beak under it.
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Draw the face
Draw a white oval patch around the eye. Inside it, draw a round eye with a white shine. Add a pink cheek.
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Draw the body
Under the head, draw a big oval body like an egg that leans a little to the left.
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Add the wing and long tail
Draw a long rounded wing on the side of the body, and a long pointy tail hanging down at the bottom.
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Draw the branch and feet
Draw a branch across the bottom of the body, and two little feet holding on to it.
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Color your parrot
Red for the head and body, blue and yellow for the wing, red and blue for the tail, light yellow for the beak and brown for the branch.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon parrot
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Hooked beak
Curve the top beak down over the bottom beak. Parrots have strong hooked beaks.
3
Lean the body
Tilt the egg shaped body a little to the left so the parrot looks like it is sitting.
4
Long tail
Make the tail long and pointy so it hangs below the branch.
5
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 parrot, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon parrot in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon parrot easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
What kind of parrot is this?
It looks like a scarlet macaw, a big red parrot with blue and yellow wings.
Can I make a green parrot?
Yes. Color the head and body green and the wing blue or yellow.
What colors do I need for a cartoon parrot?
Red, blue, yellow, light yellow, grey 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.
