Have you ever heard of a bird called a kingfisher? It's a beautiful bird with bright, colorful feathers and a very special talent for catching fish!

Kingfishers are small to medium-sized birds that live near water, like rivers, lakes, and ponds. They have a sharp, straight beak that's perfect for catching fish and other small creatures. Their feathers are usually very bright, with colors like blue, orange, and red. Some kingfishers are even green!

These birds have a unique way of catching their food. They sit on a branch or a rock near the water, and then they swoop down really fast to grab a fish with their beak. It's like they're diving into the water from the sky! After they catch a fish, they fly back to their perch and swallow it headfirst.

Kingfishers are very good at what they do, and they're super fast. They can even catch fish that are hiding in the mud at the bottom of the water. Isn't that cool?

One interesting thing about kingfishers is that they like to dig holes in the ground or in the sides of banks to make their nests. They don't use sticks or leaves to build their nests like some other birds. Instead, they just make a cozy little hole where they can lay their eggs and take care of their babies.

So next time we go to a park or near a river, keep an eye out for these colorful little birds. They're a wonderful part of nature, and I bet you'll love watching them as much as I do!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

√ Draw a Kingfisher 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 hour

INSTRUCTIONS:

How to Draw a Kingfisher Step by Step

Step 1 Outline the head of this kingfisher.

Step 2 Draw the beak of this kingfisher.

Step 3 Draw one of the wings of this kingfisher.

Step 4 Complete this wing.

Step 5 Draw the body of this kingfisher.

Step 6 Draw the tail of this kingfisher.

Step 7 Draw a tree branch.

Step 8 Draw clouds in the sky.

Step 9 Finally, patiently color your art.

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