How to Draw a Pigeon (Easy Step by Step)
A pigeon is a friendly bird you can see in almost any park or city square. This drawing is built from a few easy shapes: a circle for the head, a big oval for the body, and leaf shapes for the wing and tail. Once you can draw those, you can draw a pigeon again and again.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a pigeon step by step
How to Draw a Pigeon · 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 round head
Draw a big circle near the top left of your paper. This round ball is the pigeon's head.
Step 3: The plump body
Start at the bottom left of the head and draw a big curve down and around, like a fat egg lying on its side. Then close the top by drawing a gentle curve from the right side of the head over to the right side of the body.
Step 4: The wing
In the middle of the body, draw a rounded leaf shape with a pointy end facing the tail. It looks like a lemon lying on its side.
Step 5: Wing feather lines
Draw two curved lines across the wing, one in the middle and one near the pointy end. They split the wing into feather sections.
Step 6: The tail
On the right side of the body, draw a curved leaf shape that sticks out like a fan. Start at the body and curve out to a rounded tip, then back in along the bottom.
Step 7: Tail feathers
Inside the tail, draw two short straight lines from the body toward the tip. These make the tail look feathery.
Step 8: Beak and eye
On the left side of the head, draw a small beak that points out to the left. Then add a little dot inside the head for the eye.
Step 9: Legs and feet
Draw two straight lines going down from the bottom of the body. At the end of each leg, draw a little curved toe shape like a bird footprint.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your pigeon? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a bumblebee or how to draw a moth next.
Tips for drawing a pigeon
- Draw the head circle first and leave some space below it, so the body can tuck in right underneath without crowding it.
- The wing is the trickiest part. Make it a lemon shape lying on its side, and let the pointy end face the tail.
- Draw the legs last and keep them straight. Finish each one with a small curved toe shape at the bottom.
Free pigeon coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this pigeon 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 pigeon drawing
Pigeons are often gray with a shiny green and purple patch on the neck, so try soft grays with a touch of green. For a creative twist, color each wing section in a different bright color to make a rainbow pigeon.
Pigeon fun fact for kids
Pigeons are very good at finding their way home. People used to train homing pigeons to carry letters over long distances.
Questions about drawing a pigeon
What shapes do I need to draw a pigeon?
You need a circle for the head, a large oval for the body, and leaf shapes for the wing and tail. The legs are just straight lines with small curved toes.
How do I make my pigeon look cuter?
Make the head circle big compared to the body and add a small round dot for the eye. A short beak and a plump, round body make it look extra sweet.
How long does it take to draw a pigeon?
Most kids finish this pigeon in about 10 to 15 minutes. Go step by step and take your time with the wing and tail.
