Bluebird Drawing

Need to teach a grade schooler how to draw a bluebird drawing?

Have fun with this simple step by step lesson for learning how to draw a bluebird. This easy bluebird tutorial is perfect for young kids looking to learn how to draw.

All drawing steps are included here which make it fun and easy to follow! Plan for this drawing to last about 20 minutes, but the art-making process can actually take more time if a background is created as well.

Learning to draw is much more fun when you have a simple lesson to follow. Enjoy!

Materials

• Pencil
• Drawing Paper
• Crayons or Colored Pencils
• Black Marker (optional)
• Bluebird Drawing Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)

Bluebird Drawing PDF Download

Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for Bluebird Drawing. The last page of the downloadable PDF includes a coloring book page with just the outlines and an extension exercise for prompting kids to get creative!

Beautiful Bluebirds

Bluebirds are a type of passerine bird in the family of birds known as the thrushes.They have been seen as symbols of happiness and joy which is why they are commonly used in logos and advertisements for various products.

These beautiful songbirds exist in most parts of the world, but there are some differences between different species of bluebirds. For example, American bluebirds have a distinct call that is different from the call made by European bluebirds.

The bluebird is a symbol of happiness, prosperity, and love. They have been depicted on many different pieces of art through the years. These pieces include paintings, drawings, and sculptures. In some cultures, they are considered lucky or sacred animals that bring new life to any place they visit.

Some people believe that bluebirds will only come into your life if you make an effort to make their environment a better one for them to live in. This can be by planting flowers or trees near their home or feeding them on a daily basis.

What are Bluebirds?

A colorful species of bird hailing from North America. There are three known breeds of bluebird. The Eastern and Western Bluebird that have reddish brown chests and a predominantly blue body. Their relatives, the Mountain Bluebird, specifically the male ones, are all blue.

These colorful little birds are commonly seen in pastures and even your own backyard! These birds are widely admired due to their beautiful chirping and vibrant blue feathers. In fact, they are so loved that they have been named the state birds of both Missouri and New York!

A Bluebird’s Life

This species of bird lives an average of 6 to 10 years. The bluebird can grow up to around 6.5 to 8.5 inches. Around the size of a sparrow and weighing only about 27 grams, these birds are incredibly light!

Bluebirds mate twice a year, during the summer and the spring. The bluebird builds a bowl-like nest and lays 4-5 eggs in it. They incubate them for around 2 weeks and once they hatch, they are taken care of for about another 15 to 20 days.

Bluebirds are omnivores, but predominantly eat insects. They typically prey on insects such as caterpillars, butterflies, and even grasshoppers but have sometimes been found to eat berries and even snails.

Bluebirds Fun Facts!

During mating season, bluebirds have been found to sing an average of 500 hundred songs per hour when they haven’t found a mate.

They have incredible eyesight! Bluebirds are known to spot prey underneath tallgrass, up to 50 yards away.

It is believed that bluebirds are a symbol of happiness, health, and even good fortune. It’s no wonder people love seeing blue birds and construct birdhouses to attract them!

Just like other bird breeds, bluebirds let out a high-pitched shriek when a predator is nearby in hopes of attracting another predator to buy itself time to escape from the first hunter.