How to Draw a Baby Owl (Easy Step by Step)
A baby owl is a great first bird to draw because it is mostly circles and ovals. You start with a big round head, add a fluffy body and little wings, then finish with giant eyes, a tiny beak and small feet. Those wide eyes are what make it look so sweet.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
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How to draw a baby owl step by step
How to Draw a Baby Owl · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 2 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: The big round head
Draw a big wide oval near the top of the page for the head. Leave lots of room underneath for the body.
Step 3: The fluffy body
Under the head, draw a big round body that starts at one side of the bottom of the head and ends at the other. Make the edge bumpy to look like soft baby feathers, and leave a small gap at the bottom.
Step 4: Two little wings
On each side of the tummy, draw a long curved line from near the top of the body down to the bottom. Each line closes off a skinny leaf shape with the body edge to make a wing.
Step 5: Big round eyes
Inside the head, draw two big circles side by side, like round glasses. Make them the same size and keep a small gap between them in the middle.
Step 6: Beak and pupils
Between the eyes, draw a tiny upside-down triangle for the beak. Then add a small round dot in the middle of each eye for the pupils.
Step 7: Tiny feet
At the bottom of the body, draw two small flat ovals side by side for the feet. Let them sit right at the bottom edge of the tummy.
Step 8: Feather marks
On the tummy, draw two rows of short curvy smile lines, two in each row. These little marks make the owl look fluffy.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your baby owl? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a bear cub or how to draw a baby panda next.
Tips for drawing a baby owl
- Draw the two eye circles the same size and keep a small gap between them. Keep them near the middle of the head.
- The wavy edge of the body is the trickiest part. Make short little bumps instead of one long line, like a cloud.
- Draw the beak small and low between the eyes. A tiny beak makes your owl look cuter than a big one.
Free baby owl coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this baby owl 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 baby owl drawing
Try soft browns and tan for the body, with bright yellow or orange for the eyes and beak. For a creative twist, color your owl as a night owl with a deep blue body and a few yellow stars around it.
Baby owl fun fact for kids
Owls cannot move their eyes in their sockets, so they turn their heads instead. Many owls can twist their necks about three quarters of the way around, which is far more than people can.
Questions about drawing a baby owl
What shapes do I need to draw a baby owl?
You need a big oval for the head, a round bumpy shape for the body, two circles for the eyes, and a small triangle for the beak. The wings are long curved leaf shapes and the feet are little ovals.
How do I make my baby owl look cuter?
Make the eyes very big and the beak very small. A round, chubby body with wavy fluffy edges also helps.
How long does it take to draw a baby owl?
Most kids finish it in about 10 minutes. Take your time with the eyes and the wings, since they are the parts that give the owl its look.
