How to Draw a Kingfisher –Simple Step-by-Step Bird Drawing for Kids

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Bring a bright riverside bird to life with Monkey Pen and learn how to draw a kingfisher step by step using a long beak, compact body, and simple feather shapes.

Step 1: Draw the kingfisher’s long, pointed beak.

Step 2: Draw the rounded head with a slightly feathery top and back.

Step 3: Draw a long, curved, feathery line to form the neck and chest.

Step 4: Draw a large, curved line to form the kingfisher’s back and body.

Step 5: Draw two feet with curved toes and claws.

Step 6: Draw the lower body and begin the tail area.

Step 7: Draw three longs, pointed tail feathers.

Step 8: Draw a curved line to begin the wing.

Step 9: Add a row of rounded feather tips to complete the upper wing.

Step 10: Draw a long-curved line from the wing towards the tail.

Step 11: Add a wavy feather edge to the lower part of the wing.

Step 12: Draw the curved facial markings around the cheek and neck.

Step 13: Add curved feather markings across the side of the head.

Step 14: Draw long feather lines inside the lower wing.

Step 15: Add more long feather lines to complete the wing details.

Step 16: Draw short, curved feather marks across the top of the head.

Step 17: Add the first row of rounded feathers inside the wing.

Step 18: Draw another row of rounded feathers below the first row.

Step 19: Draw a circle for the kingfisher’s eye.

Step 20: Shade the pupil and leave a small white highlight.

Step 21: Draw two long curved lines beneath the bird to begin a tree branch.

Step 22: Complete the end and lower outline of the branch.

Step 23: Add short, curved lines to create the wood texture.

Step 24: Check the drawing, erase any unwanted lines and complete your kingfisher.

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