Let me introduce you to a bird that's as colorful as a fire truck and just as eye-catching. It's called the Scarlet Ibis, and it's a real beauty! The Scarlet Ibis is a medium-sized bird with a body that's almost completely covered in bright, fiery red feathers.

When they spread their wings, you can see a touch of black or dark blue on the very tips of their longest feathers. They have a long, thin, slightly curved bill that's great for digging into mud and finding food. Their legs and necks are also long, which helps them wade through water and mud while they're looking for their next meal.

These birds love to live in groups, and you can often find them in flocks of thirty or more. They're very social and like to stick together, even when they're building their nests in trees close to each other. They're also great travelers and can fly in big groups, forming a V shape in the sky, which is really something to see.

Now, here's something really cool: baby Scarlet Ibises aren't born red! When they hatch, they're a mix of grey, brown, and white. As they grow up and eat lots of red crustaceans, their feathers change to that amazing red color. It's like a magic trick that happens over about two years.

The Scarlet Ibis is a bit of a quiet bird, but when they do make a sound, it's usually a low, honking noise. It's how they talk to each other and let their friends know where they are.

And guess what? The Scarlet Ibis is a national bird of a place called Trinidad and Tobago, which means people there think it's really special and important. Let's learn how to draw a realistic ibis!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

√ Draw an Ibis 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 an Ibis Step by Step

Step 1 Draw the beak of this ibis.

Step 2 Draw the head of this ibis.

Step 3 Draw the neck of this ibis.

Step 4 Draw one of the wings of this ibis.

Step 5 Finish one of the wings of this ibis.

Step 6 Draw the body and tail of this ibis.

Step 7 Draw one leg of this ibis.

Step 8 Draw the other leg of this ibis.

Step 9 Finally carefully color this ibis.

Guys, have you learned how to draw an ibis yet?