How to draw birds

Discover the diverse and beautiful world of birds with our collection of bird drawings.

From delicate songbirds to majestic eagles, these examples will inspire you to learn how to draw birds in your own style and capture the unique characteristics and personalities of these fascinating creatures.

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@meidraws
Tui - a bird unique to New Zealand - loves eating nectar of the New Zealand Flax flowers and pollinates them by getting pollen on its head. Reference: pinterest.nz
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@Jesseeker44
The humble Kookaburra Reference: Google images
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@tamileexyz
Peackock ^^
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@desirella
I really wanted to draw this bird. Timelapse 👇 youtu.be Reference: pin.it
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@miclat
Eagle in pastel
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@infoguru
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@Nayr
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@leahMp
The rooster is a proud bird
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@Johnny_
Bird
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@Arthur
Hummingbird
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@sp3c14Lk
And some silly birds....
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@Aliciawattrn
A Goldfinch. Referenced from a picture a friend took.
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@sp3c14Lk
A serious bird...
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@Nayr
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@Arthur
Bird Nest Soup Reference: Andy Warhol of course !!!
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@KDW
Bird likes to eat from his soup tube while gaming because food breaks are for noobs. 🤣
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@AndyP1979
200 day streak so I put a lot more effort in today.
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@claddaugh8971
Reference: pin.it

How to draw birds with markers

Dive into the world of marker art and discover the endless creative possibilities. From bold, graphic lines to delicate shading, let your artistic vision take center stage as you experiment with this expressive medium.

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@royslittlescribbles
The very rarest species of Toucans, only existing in the most Canny regions of South America!
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@SayoCaro1
Mockingjay, fictitious bird from Hunger Games May the odds be in your favor!
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@HuntressMorkai
Reference: pinterest
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@letha
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@Niomix
painted bunting (Passerina ciris) Reference: images.app.goo.gl
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@Anubsi
I was extremely uninspired today and really didn't want to draw a bird 😅 So here is a bird house 😁 Reference: images.app.goo.gl

How to draw birds with colored pencils

Dive into the world of colored pencil art and discover the endless creative possibilities. From soft pastels to rich, bold hues, let your artistic vision take center stage as you experiment with this medium.

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@Lucy__Fireflyart
Joining in with @Deshras #WWW (wet water week) challenge, Kingfisher and water🙂 Reference: photo
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@Vincencia_Robin
Birds.🦜🦜🦜🦜 Reference: Instagram
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@TinaB
Mother swan and her babies, carrying one on her back from my own photo Reference: my own photo
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@Vincencia_Robin
Birds...this one is fail ☹️☹️ at all. Reference: Instagram
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@Jesseeker44
The humble Kookaburra Reference: Google images
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@Nayr

How to draw birds in ink

Create bold, dramatic art with the fluidity of ink. From sweeping brushstrokes to detailed line work, let your creativity flow as you explore the expressive possibilities of this medium.

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@olijsoojan
Reference: just a random pic of an owl from pinterest
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@ARTISTIC
A magical owl! (For some reason I always draw owls for any topic related to birds!) 🤨 Ref used
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@Magae
Cute owl, my favourite bird Reference: Google images
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@Nikusan
These guys are hunting for fish 🎣 😄 Reference: a picture of a Kingfisher bird tiny.cc (and a previous sketch for the character)
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@sp3c14Lk
A serious bird...
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@KDW
Bird likes to eat from his soup tube while gaming because food breaks are for noobs. 🤣

How to draw birds with oil pastels

Experience the bold, expressive potential of oil pastel art as you bring your creative vision to life on the page. From sweeping brushstrokes to delicate shading, let your artistic flair shine as you experiment with this medium.

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@interior_painter_me
I just love Toucans!
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@ugem_artpop
Reference: falcon
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@interior_painter_me
Ahh Cardinals. And what a pretty song they have.
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@Ivoryrose
African Gray.
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@SanjitKumarpaul
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@Bury
Crane Reference: Druid Animal Oracle Card - Worthington

How to draw birds with pens

Create delicate, precise art with the clean lines of pen. From detailed linework to bold, graphic illustrations, let your creativity flow as you bring your artistic vision to life on the page.

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@Juee24
I saw a similar painting on Pinterest and wanted to try it out myself. This was like my third time using watercolors- I usually sketch Reference: pin.it
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@Elan28
A pair of flamingos 🦩🦩
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@Fekla_Ogurcova
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@royslittlescribbles
The very rarest species of Toucans, only existing in the most Canny regions of South America!
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@olijsoojan
Reference: just a random pic of an owl from pinterest
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@ARTISTIC
A magical owl! (For some reason I always draw owls for any topic related to birds!) 🤨 Ref used

How to draw birds in pencil

Discover the versatility of pencil art as you bring your creative vision to life on the page. From detailed, photorealistic drawings to loose, expressive sketches, let your artistic flair shine as you experiment with this medium.

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@mikrook
Some 15mins sketches today
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@Johnny_
Bird
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@Nayr
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@AndyP1979
200 day streak so I put a lot more effort in today.
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@Jesseeker44
The humble Kookaburra Reference: Google images
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@Nayr

How to draw birds with soft pastels

Experience the soft, creamy texture of soft pastel art as you bring your creative vision to life on the page. From delicate shading to bold, expressive strokes, let your artistic flair shine as you explore the limitless possibilities of this medium.

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@poppygatapetal
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@luiss
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@HighPlainsGrifter
Reference: google pics of crows
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@Art187
This is a blue tit
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@Leoni
Northern cardinal. Undone.
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@Hesseh

How to draw birds in watercolor

Experience the transparent, luminous quality of watercolor art as you bring your artistic vision to life on the page. From subtle gradations to bold, expressive brushstrokes, let your creativity shine as you explore this medium.

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@Aliciawattrn
Pink
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@Sally
an experimental bird.
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@Sally
Splashy flamingo
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@RammyArtworks
Learning ink wash... this was fun to draw!
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@meidraws
Tui - a bird unique to New Zealand - loves eating nectar of the New Zealand Flax flowers and pollinates them by getting pollen on its head. Reference: pinterest.nz
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@infoguru

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