How to Draw a Kestrel

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Kestrels are small birds of prey known for their distinctive coloring and impressive hunting skills. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to draw a kestrel step by step, so you can capture its beauty and strength on a blank piece of paper. From creating the bird’s unique shape to adding intricate details such as feathers and talons, we’ll show you every step of the way.

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Materials Needed:

  • Paper
  • Pencil
  • Eraser
  • Coloring Supplies

Perfect For:

  • Kids
  • Newbies

How to Draw a Kestrel

  • Draw a rounded body shape for the kestrel.
  • Add a smaller, rounded head connected to the body with a short neck.
  • Draw a strong, hooked beak on the head.
  • Add a round eye on the head.
  • Sketch two thin legs with sharp claws, extending from the bottom of the body.
  • Draw two wings on each side of the body, with feather details.
  • Add a medium-length, fan-shaped tail at the back of the body.

Easy Kestrel Drawing for Kids – Step by Step Tutorial

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We’ve reached the end of this tutorial on how to draw a kestrel. Your final sketch should look like the image on the right. Now you can add some colors to make your drawing more realistic. Keep practicing to perfect your technique and create even more impressive kestrel drawings.

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About the Kestrel

Kestrels are small raptors found across the world, from the Arctic to Africa. They are well known for their ability to hover in the air, flapping their wings to stay in one spot in order to hunt for prey. Kestrels have a brown plumage and long, pointed wings.