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.
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.
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.
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.
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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).
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.
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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
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
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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Danielle says
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!
Julie says
Thanks for sharing Danielle! Its amazing how much enjoyment comes from just sitting and watching the birds.
Ada says
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!!!
Julie says
Its great when you can get some fresh air and observe birds in real life while making art. Enjoy!
Ruth says
Cute coloring/painting pages! You have inspired me to do a bird unit with my kids.
Julie says
Aw thank you Ruth, huge compliment! Kids love learning about birds.
Rachel says
These are so fun! I'm looking forward to using these coloring sheets in our homeschool. Thank you so much!
Rachel says
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!
Julie says
Awesome! I hope you kids enjoy creating with them.