The Goldfinch is a tiny, colorful friend that you might see in the sky or in a garden. It is a small bird with a bright yellow and black body. It's called the Goldfinch because its feathers look like they're made of gold! Isn't that cool?

They have a black cap on their head, like a little hat, and white patches on their wings and tail. They're like little flying jewels in the sky.

Goldfinches are very alive and always on the move. They like to eat seeds, especially from plants called thistles. They have a special beak that can easily crack open seeds to get the yummy food inside. Sometimes, they hang upside down to reach the seeds, like little acrobats!

These birds are also very chatty. They have a sweet song that they sing to each other, like a secret language that only Goldfinches understand. They like to sing in the morning and in the evening, like they're saying "Good morning!" and "Good night!" to the world.

Goldfinches are very good at flying. They can fly really fast and change direction quickly, like a race car. They're always on the lookout for danger, like cats or other bigger birds, and they can zip away in a flash if they need to.

They can be found in many parts of the world, and they're always a joy to watch when they visit our gardens. A tutorial on how to draw a goldfinch, if you like it follow the instructions below and try it out!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

√ Draw a Goldfinch PDF (Click to download for free.)

√ Drawing Papers (You can get it easily and I would say almost any paper can be used.)

√ Pencils / Markers / Crayons / Watercolors (Remember to use a pen with a fine tip when outlining.)

FOR WHOM:

Elementary school students

TIME NEEDED:

About 1.5 hours

INSTRUCTIONS:

How to Draw a Realistic Goldfinch Step by Step

Step 1 Draw the beak of this goldfinch.

Step 2 Draw one of the eyes of this goldfinch.

Step 3 Complete this goldfinch's head.

Step 4 Draw the neck of this goldfinch.

Step 5 Draw the belly of this goldfinch.

Step 6 Draw one wing and tail of this goldfinch.

Step 7 Draw the legs of this goldfinch.

Step 8 Draw the branch on which it rests.

Step 9 Color this goldfinch and branch.

Guys, have you learned how to draw a goldfinch yet?