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Draw the body
Draw a big rounded body, wide at the bottom like a hill. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Vulture
This cartoon vulture is a big rounded body, a fluffy collar, a thin neck, a pink head, a hooked beak, folded 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 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 vulture, step by step
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Add the fluffy collar
At the top of the body, draw a bumpy, fluffy collar.
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Draw the neck and head
From the collar, draw a thin neck going up and a small round head on top.
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Draw the face
Draw two round eyes with a white shine, a big hooked beak and pink cheeks.
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Add the wings
Draw a long folded wing on each side of the body, with a few feather lines.
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Draw the feet and branch
At the bottom, draw two feet holding a thick branch.
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Color your vulture
Dark brown for the body and wings, white for the collar, pink for the head and neck, grey for the beak and feet, and brown for the branch.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon vulture
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Bald head
Leave the head and neck smooth with no feathers, and color them pink.
3
Fluffy collar
Draw the collar with a bumpy top so it looks fluffy.
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Hunched body
A big rounded body makes the vulture look like it is sitting and waiting.
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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 vulture, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon vulture in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon vulture easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Why are vultures bald?
A bald head stays clean when they eat, which helps keep them healthy.
Are vultures helpful?
Yes. Vultures clean up nature by eating dead animals.
What colors do I need for a cartoon vulture?
Dark brown, white, pink, 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.
