Drawing a parrot is a fun and creative activity! Let’s learn how to draw a colorful parrot sitting on a branch. Grab your paper, pencil, markers, and colors, and let’s get started!
Start by drawing the parrot’s body. Make a tall oval shape that leans a little to one side. This will be the parrot sitting on a branch. You can draw over it a few times to make it clear.
Next, draw a circle on top of the oval for the parrot’s head. Place it a bit to the side. Connect the top of the circle to the back of the oval with a curve.
To draw the branch, make a straight line at the bottom of the oval. Then, draw another line below it to complete the branch.
Use your markers to draw the eye. Make an oval shape near the top of the circle, leaving a tiny white spot for a shiny look. Draw another oval around it for the eye’s outline.
For the beak, start with a curve from the top of the circle down. Add a smaller curve for the beak’s tip, and then draw the top and bottom of the beak with more curves.
Draw the top of the parrot’s head with a curve over the pencil line, stopping before the oval. For the bottom of the head, draw a small curve that doesn’t close the circle.
Trace the oval shape to show the belly, stopping just before the branch.
For the parrot’s feet, draw a “W” shape for each talon. Add two small bumps for the toes and a curve at the bottom to finish the talon.
Draw a curve from the back of the parrot for the wings. Make another line for the front wing and connect it to the branch.
Parrots have long tails, so draw a curve going off the paper for the tail. Do the same on the other side, making it longer.
Make the parrot’s head special by adding a small nostril and a curve over the eye. Draw lines around the eye and extra curves for feathers.
For the feathers, draw connected “U” shapes on the wings and tail. Add longer feathers with big “U” shapes and finish with straight lines at the bottom.
When you’re happy with your drawing, use your pencil to erase any extra lines. This will make your artwork neat.
Now, color your parrot! Use markers or any colors you have. Choose bright colors like red, blue, yellow, and green to make your parrot look tropical.
To finish your drawing, add a background. Use different greens to make a lush, tropical place for your parrot.
Great job! You’ve drawn and colored a beautiful parrot. Take your time with each step and add your special touches. We hope you had fun and can’t wait to see your amazing parrot drawings!
Parrot Observation Walk: Take a walk in a nearby park or garden with your family or friends. Look for birds and observe their colors, shapes, and sizes. Can you spot any birds that remind you of the parrot you drew? Try to notice the different parts of the birds, like their beaks, wings, and tails. Discuss with your family how these birds are similar or different from the parrot in your drawing.
Create a Parrot Story: Use your imagination to create a short story about your parrot. Where does it live? What adventures does it go on? Write down your story or tell it to a friend or family member. You can even draw more pictures to illustrate your story. This activity helps you think about the parrot’s life and environment, making your drawing come to life!
Color Mixing Experiment: Gather some paints or colored pencils and experiment with mixing colors. Try to create the bright colors you used for your parrot. What happens when you mix red and yellow? How about blue and green? This activity will help you understand how different colors combine to make new ones, just like the vibrant colors of a parrot.
