Bird coloring pages
A little bird perched on a branch among leaves. Each picture has a different number of areas and colors, so you can pick anything from easy to detailed.
Pictures to color
About bird pictures
Bird pictures show a small bird perched on a branch among leaves. The bird is built from simple shapes: a round body with a belly in another color, a wing folded along its side, a tail, a head with an eye and a beak, and thin legs gripping the branch. Some birds have a crest on top of the head, and detailed variations add more leaves.
Shapes of a songbird
Small perching birds share a familiar body plan, which is why a few ovals and triangles are enough to suggest one. A contrasting belly is common in real birds too; many species are paler underneath, a pattern known as countershading that is thought to help animals blend in. Crests appear on birds such as cardinals, waxwings and some tits, and in many species they can be raised or lowered.
Saving the bird for last
Because the bird is small compared with the branch and leaves, the background fills quickly while the bird holds most of the detail. The eye, beak and legs are tiny areas that need zooming. Leaving the bird until the end can make the finish feel especially rewarding, as the last few taps bring its face to life. When you are done, see sharing your art for ways to show it off.
Coloring tips
- 1Legs and beak are tiny areas, so zoom in near the branch until their numbers appear before tapping.
- 2Leaves along the branch often share a number; on a touchscreen, zoom in and drag across them to fill several.
- 3Check the top of the head for a crest, which only some birds have and is easy to overlook.