How to Draw a Birdhouse (Easy Step by Step)
A birdhouse is a cozy little home that is easy to draw because it is built from simple shapes. You will use two tall walls, a triangle roof, a narrow pole, two circles and a heart. When you are done, a tiny bird face peeks out of the door.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 6 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a birdhouse step by step
How to Draw a Birdhouse · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Walls of the house
Draw two tall lines standing side by side. Join them at the bottom with a flat line, like the letter U. Leave the top open for now.
Step 2: The pointy roof
Draw a big triangle on top of the walls. Make its flat bottom line stick out a little past the walls on both sides.
Step 3: The pole
Draw a small, narrow rectangle hanging down from the bottom middle of the house. This is the pole that holds the birdhouse up.
Step 4: The round door
Draw a big circle in the middle of the house for the door. Then draw a smaller circle inside it.
Step 5: Perch and bird face
Draw a short line down from the bottom of the big circle, then add a flat line across it, like the letter T. Inside the small circle, add two tiny dots for eyes and a little beak.
Step 6: The little heart
Draw a heart above the door. Start with two small bumps at the top and bring the sides down to a point.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your birdhouse? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a beehive or how to draw a flower in a pot next.
Tips for drawing a birdhouse
- Draw the roof wider than the walls so it hangs over the sides like a real roof.
- Draw the big circle first, then the small circle inside it, and try to keep an even gap all the way around.
- Make the heart small and add it last, so it fits in the space between the roof and the door.
Free birdhouse coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this birdhouse coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your birdhouse drawing
Try a red roof, yellow walls and a bright blue bird face in the doorway. Color the heart pink and the pole brown.
Birdhouse fun fact for kids
Small birds like bluebirds, chickadees and wrens really do nest in birdhouses. The size of the round door matters: a small hole lets small birds in and keeps bigger birds out.
Questions about drawing a birdhouse
What shapes do I need to draw a birdhouse?
You need two tall lines joined by a flat line for the walls, a triangle for the roof, and two circles for the door. A small rectangle makes the pole, and a heart adds a sweet finishing touch.
How do I draw the bird in the doorway?
Inside the small circle, draw two tiny dots for eyes and a little beak between and below them. Keep them small so they fit.
How do I draw a round door that looks even?
Trace around a bottle cap or a coin with your pencil to get a neat circle. You can also draw it freehand, then turn your paper as you go.
