1Step 1 of 7
Draw the head
Draw a round head near the top of your page. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Woodpecker
This cartoon woodpecker is a round head, a red cap, a long beak, a tall body with a white tummy, a spotted wing, a stiff tail and a tree. 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 woodpecker, step by step
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Add the red cap and beak
On top of the head, draw a red cap that comes to a point at the back. On the right, draw a long pointy beak.
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Draw the eye
Draw a round eye with a white shine, a stripe under it and a pink cheek.
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Draw the body
Under the head, draw a tall body that leans a little, with a white tummy on the front.
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Add the wing and stiff tail
Draw a long wing on the side with white spots, and a stiff pointy tail at the bottom.
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Draw the tree and feet
On the right, draw a tall tree trunk with lines and a round hole. Draw two little feet holding on to the tree.
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Color your woodpecker
Black for the body and wing, white for the tummy, face and spots, red for the cap, grey for the beak and brown for the tree.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon woodpecker
1
Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Red cap
Draw the red cap on top of the head with a little point at the back.
3
Stiff tail
Make the tail pointy. Woodpeckers lean on their tails when they hold on to trees.
4
Tree hole
Add a round hole in the tree to show where the woodpecker has been pecking.
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 woodpecker, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon woodpecker in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon woodpecker easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Why do woodpeckers peck trees?
They peck to find bugs to eat, to make a home and to talk to other woodpeckers.
Does pecking hurt their head?
No. Woodpeckers have a strong skull and a special tongue that protects their brain.
What colors do I need for a cartoon woodpecker?
Black, white, red, 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.
