A Drawing Of A Bird

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Birds are warm-blooded animals which are distinguished for their feathers and forelimbs modified as wings. Birds in action are a favorite sight in nature. Here you will see how to draw these beautiful creatures in a cartoonish style. ^[1] ^[2]

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Draw two circles which overlap each other. The top circle is slightly bigger than the bottom circle.
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Draw two rings for the bird's eyes. Draw crescent curves inside the circles or rings to resemble cartoon eyes.
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Draw the details for the bird's beak at the middle of the two circles.
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Draw additional details for the bird's head.
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Draw the bird's wings using rounded curves extending from the body.
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Draw details for the bird's feet, legs, and tail feathers.
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Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary lines. Add additional details.
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Color to your liking!

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Draw two circles to provide framework for the drawing. One circle is small and at the upper right of the page, the other is big at the middle of the page.
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Draw curve lines connecting the two circles to form the bird's body.
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Draw a slender triangle with a middle line to form the beak. The triangle extends at the lower right.
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Refine the drawing by adding details for the eyes and feathers for the wings.
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Draw the slender legs using straight lines.
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Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary lines. Draw details for the feathers around the body.
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Color to your liking!

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Question

How do I draw a parrot and a blue jay?

You can print a picture of them and trace them. Over time, you'll have more knowledge on how to draw them and you will be able to replicate them with ease.
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How do I know where to place the details?

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Practice and references. If you aren't completely sure on the placement of something, don't be afraid to do a quick Google Images search to refresh your memory, it's the fastest way to learn.
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How can I draw the details of feathers for a traditional bird?

You can try to find a completed picture here or on Google, then zoom in on the features and copy them.
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What kind of bird is a traditional bird?

There are many types of traditional birds, but I think the one in the drawing is a crane or something like it.
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What are some traditional birds?

Traditional birds include the: Barn swallow, hummingbird, blue jay and grouse. Other Christmas-themed birds are robins and red winged blackbirds. Simple birds to draw are robins and maybe even magpies.
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How do I make sure a drawn bird has good proportions?

Check with a real image of the type of bird you are drawing and compare. Also, just back up and look at the picture, or ask someone else to look at it for you.
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How do I draw a bird flying?

Draw the bird's body quite flat, but have the talons closed and the legs up agenst the belly. Look at pictures of flying birds to guide you. Draw the wings either pointing upward, down, or out to the side but stretched out and not next to the bird's body.
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How can I draw a robin?

The body needs to be smaller, as well as the beak. They also have different colorings than the bird above. Robins are a common bird; look for one outside, or look up a picture to base a drawing off.

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Sketch lightly so that if you make a mistake, you won't destroy the paper by rubbing it out.
Make sure to keep your pencil well-sharpened.
It is better when using a pencil than a pen so you can erase your mistakes.
Make sure to write lightly.

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This bird is not intended as a biologically accurate sketch.

Things You'll Need

Pencil or pen
Eraser
Watercolor paper
Watercolor pencils.

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To draw a bird, start by drawing a large circle in the center of the page, and a smaller circle in the upper right corner. Then, draw curved lines connecting the circles for the bird's body, and a long triangle for its beak. Next, add details, such as feathers for the wings and eyes on the head. Additionally, draw thin, straight lines for the legs. Finally, erase any unnecessary lines and color in your drawing. For tips on how to draw a cartoon bird, keep reading!

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