A hornbill is a beautiful bird with a big, colorful beak. The most famous kind is the "Great Hornbill." It has a bright red and yellow beak, which looks like a big, curved horn. That's why it's called a "hornbill."

Hornbills live in the forest. They like to stay in trees because they are safe and have lots of yummy fruits to eat. They are found in places like Asia, Africa, and some parts of Australia.

They have strong wings to fly high in the sky. Their beaks are very special. The beak is not just for eating; it also helps them look cool! Some hornbills have a big, bumpy thing on top of their beak called a "casque." It looks like a helmet!

Hornbills love to eat fruits. They also eat insects, small animals, and even snakes sometimes. They use their big beaks to pick up food and eat it.

They live in families. The mommy hornbill will lay eggs in a hole in a tree. The daddy hornbill helps take care of the babies. When the babies grow up, they will fly and find their own food.

When they eat fruits, they spread seeds around. This helps new trees grow. Let's learn how to draw a hornbill resting on a tree.

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

√ Draw a Hornbill 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 Hornbill Step by Step

Step 1 Draw the long beak of this hornbill.

Step 2 Draw one of this hornbill's eyes.

Step 3 Outline the head of this hornbill.

Step 4 Draw a branch next to the neck.

Step 5 Draw one of the wings of this hornbill.

Step 6 Draw the body and tail of this hornbill.

Step 7 Draw the belly and claws of this hornbill.

Step 8 Draw the branch on which this hornbill rests.

Step 9 Finish by coloring the hornbill and branches.

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