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How to draw a woodpecker?

Drawing a cheerful woodpecker in 8 simple steps

Learn step by step how to draw a woodpecker. Follow the 8 steps and print the tutorial.

Do you want to learn how to draw a woodpecker tapping on a tree? Follow these easy steps and create your own bird artwork!

Intro

Hi little artist! Today we are going to draw a cool woodpecker sitting against a tree trunk. Woodpeckers are super good climbers and can hammer very hard with their beaks. Grab your pencil and eraser, and let's get started together!

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In this drawing lesson, you will learn to draw a woodpecker on a tree trunk using simple circles and lines. We build the bird step by step into a beautiful final result.

Stappen

Stap 1

Draw a small circle for the head and a larger oval for the body, with a straight line for the tree.

Basic shapes of a woodpecker: a circle, an oval, and a vertical line for the tree.
Stap 2

Connect the head to the body with two short lines for the neck and sketch a guide line for the tail.

The neck lines connect the head and the body of the woodpecker on the tree trunk.
Stap 3

Draw a triangular shape for the beak and place small marks where the wings and legs should go.

Guide lines for the beak, wings, and legs of the bird.
Stap 4

Make the beak sturdier and give the wing on the back a nice round shape.

The beak and the wing of the woodpecker take more shape.
Stap 5

Draw a small round eye in the head and give the tail a pointed shape at the bottom.

Drawing of a woodpecker with an eye and a sharp tail against the tree.
Stap 6

Draw the legs with small claws so the woodpecker can hold onto the tree trunk properly.

Detail of the legs and claws of the woodpecker on the trunk.
Stap 7

Add small lines in the wings for the feathers and draw some ridges on the tree trunk.

Details of feathers on the wings and texture on the tree trunk.
Stap 8

Make the outer lines darker and carefully erase all the guide lines you no longer need.

The finished drawing of a woodpecker on a tree, ready to be colored.

Frequently asked questions

What colors does a woodpecker have?
Most woodpeckers are black, white, and have a cheerful red cap on their head.
Why does a woodpecker peck on a tree?
He is actually looking for tasty snacks, such as insects living under the tree bark.
Is this drawing lesson difficult?
Not at all, we start with easy circles and lines so that everyone can learn it.
Do I need a special pen?
It is best to draw with a pencil first, so you can erase construction lines later.

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