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Published: Nov 8, 2021 · Modified: Apr 3, 2022 by Julie

Free Realistic Bird Coloring Pages

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Watching backyard birds is fascinating. Free realistic bird coloring pages are perfect for young bird lovers. A fun way to practice art while learning about different species of birds!

A fun way to use these sheets is to make your own bird coloring book. Click the button below the image to download the coloring page.

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Take the pages outside and color while observing bird species in your area. Field guides for kids are a great way to identify birds.

Kids can try to identify the beautiful birds they spot outside. It is fun to observe birds during the springtime as they build nests for their young.

two free bird coloring sheets printed off on a wooden table painted using watercolor paint

Bird Coloring Sheets

Featuring common backyard birds including: a Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay, American Robin, and a woodpecker. Don't forget to print off a few for yourself, coloring is a relaxing activity for adults and kids.

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Cardinal - Download

Depending on your location, kids can spot bright red cardinals hidden in evergreens during the winter. Often found as a pair, the female is lighter red while the male is bright crimson.

Perched on a tree branch, this cardinal is enjoy resting in his free time. When hidden in the branches, you have to look closely to find them.

little bird under branch with leaves clipart
Robin - Download

American robins bring in the spring up here in New England. The arrival of this beautiful song bird means winter is almost over!

These cute birds often fly in groups. After a rain storm, robins hunt for worms in the wet grass.

woodpecker on tree trunk with branches with leaves clipart
Woodpecker - Download

Pileated woodpeckers use their long beaks to capture insects found within trees. In comparison, the Downy woodpecker is a little bird. It joyfully hops around tree trunks while it hunts for food.

Fun Fact: There are 23 different species of Woodpeckers in North America (source).

bird coloring sheet with a blue jay on the ground with rocks under branches with leaves
Blue Jay - Download

There is no denying, the blue jays steal the show with their loud calls. Bold and bright, they stand out with their royal blue and white feathers and long tails.

Their loud calls can be heard over the sounds of other birds in the snowy forest.

More Animal Coloring Pages: Frogs and Ladybugs

free bird coloring page printed off on a wooden table with water color paint set painted in using bright colored paints
Small Bird - Download

A great way for kids to enjoy birds in the winter is to use these coloring pages of birds while watching birds in real life out the window.

Children love spotting birds using binoculars. A fun way to spot featured friends hiding i the forest or perched far away.

If the weather is nice, take along a clipboard and some art supplies and color outside. Older kids along with toddlers can benefit from getting fresh air while coloring these bird pictures.

Bald Eagle

bird coloring page with a bald eagle soaring in the sky evergreen trees and a rive below
Bald Eagle - Download

The page above features a bald eagle soaring above the forest. These large birds of prey are truly majestic. Their bright white head and tail feathers stand out when flying in the sky.

Color and Write

printed bird coloring page lines to write the word bird below the image watercolor paint set with paint brush above all on a wooden table
Write Bird - Download

Young learners will enjoy writing the word bird while coloring. Kids love identifying different letters when learning how to read.

Pairing coloring sheets with books and real life observations are a great way to get your children interested in nature. For book ideas, check out 7 Children's Books about Spring which feature nesting birds!

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These printables were created by Nature Inspired Learning and are for personal use only in your home, classroom, or public library. All of these free printable bird coloring pages are for non-commercial use. See full disclosure. Have questions, send me an email at julie (at) natureinspiredlearning (dot) com

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  1. Danielle says

    November 11, 2021 at 3:49 pm

    Great colouring sheets! I get so much joy from watching birds in our backyard. I think I read somewhere recently that being exposed to birds brings more happiness than if you had a pay raise. I also think teaching children to identify backyard wildlife is a wonderful thing!

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    • Julie says

      November 23, 2021 at 5:47 pm

      Thanks for sharing Danielle! Its amazing how much enjoyment comes from just sitting and watching the birds.

      Reply
  2. Ada says

    November 11, 2021 at 7:44 pm

    I love these coloring pages; kids get entertained by coloring and learning about each bird. I like the idea of taking the pages outside and color while observing bird species. Thank you for sharing!!!

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    • Julie says

      November 23, 2021 at 5:47 pm

      Its great when you can get some fresh air and observe birds in real life while making art. Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Ruth says

    November 12, 2021 at 12:51 pm

    Cute coloring/painting pages! You have inspired me to do a bird unit with my kids.

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    • Julie says

      November 23, 2021 at 5:46 pm

      Aw thank you Ruth, huge compliment! Kids love learning about birds.

      Reply
  4. Rachel says

    November 14, 2021 at 11:30 am

    These are so fun! I'm looking forward to using these coloring sheets in our homeschool. Thank you so much!

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  5. Rachel says

    November 14, 2021 at 11:42 am

    I love all of these! My favorites are the cardinal and the color and write pages. I'm excited to use them in our homeschool this week!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      November 23, 2021 at 5:45 pm

      Awesome! I hope you kids enjoy creating with them.

      Reply

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