How to Draw a Bird Feeder (Easy Step by Step)
A bird feeder is a fun drawing because it is built from simple shapes you already know: two tall lines, a circle, a triangle roof and a big flat oval. Two cute round birds sit on the tray, so you get to practice drawing the same thing twice. By the end you will have a cozy feeder ready for visitors.
- Easy
- 12 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 bird feeder step by step
How to Draw a Bird Feeder · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: The seed tube
Draw two tall straight lines side by side in the middle of your paper. Join their tops with a short, gently curved line and leave the bottom open.
Step 2: The pointy roof
Start at a point above the tube and draw two long slanted lines going down and out, like a big hat. Join the bottom ends with a gently curved line that sits over the top of the tube.
Step 3: The hanging loop
Draw a small circle above the tip of the roof. Add a short little line to connect the circle to the roof.
Step 4: The feeding tray
Draw a wide, flat oval at the bottom, so the bottom of the tube rests on it. This is the perch where the birds will sit.
Step 5: Bird head tops
On each side of the tube, draw a curved arch like a rainbow, just above the tray. Make the two arches the same size, like a mirror.
Step 6: Birds and seed details
Finish each bird with a small beak next to the tube, a little tail on the outer side, a dot eye and a curved smile. Then add a curved line on the roof, a short shine line on the tube, and a pattern of seed dots.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your bird feeder? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a wheelbarrow or how to draw a greenhouse next.
Tips for drawing a bird feeder
- Draw the tube first and the roof second, so the roof can sit neatly over the top of the tube.
- The two birds are the trickiest part. Draw the left arch, then copy its size for the right one so they look like a matching pair.
- Add the seed dots at the end and space them out in rows, leaving a little room between each dot.
Free bird feeder coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this bird feeder 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 bird feeder drawing
Try a red roof, a light blue tube with yellow seeds, and bright little birds in different colors. For a creative twist, give each bird a different pattern, like stripes or spots.
Bird feeder fun fact for kids
Chickadees hide seeds in many different spots and can remember where they put them.
Questions about drawing a bird feeder
What shapes do I need to draw a bird feeder?
You need two tall lines for the tube, a wide triangle for the roof, a small circle for the hanger, round arches for the bird heads, and a flat oval for the tray.
How do I make my birds look cuter?
Make the heads big and round, and give each bird a dot eye and a small curved smile. Matching birds on both sides look extra sweet.
How can I make the roof look even?
Start at the top point and draw both slanted lines down at the same angle. Stop where they are the same distance from the center.
