Learn how to draw falcon as a friendly cartoon with wide eyes and raised wings. This easy drawing tutorial practices rounded outlines, layered feathers, and balanced shapes.

What You Will Need

• Drawing paper
• Pencil and eraser
• Black pen or marker

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Time needed:

22 minutes.

Step-by-Step Drawing Guide

Step 1: Outline the Head

Draw a broad rounded head with a gently flattened top. Add two large open eye patches and feathered points along both cheeks.

Pro Tip: Keep the eye patches level and leave even space between them.

Step 2: Add the Face

Place a shining pupil inside each eye patch. Draw a small hooked beak between them, then add its short lower edge.

Pro Tip: Center the beak below the narrow gap between the eyes.

Step 3: Draw the Left Wing

Extend a raised wing from the left side of the head. Build its outer edge with several long, layered feather points.

Pro Tip: Make the feather tips gradually shorter near the wing base.

Step 4: Add the Right Wing

Draw a matching raised wing on the opposite side. Repeat the layered points while following the first wing’s height and angle.

Pro Tip: Compare the outer wing tips to keep the pose balanced.

Step 5: Shape the Body and Tail

Curve a rounded body beneath the head and finish its chest with jagged feathers. Add small feather marks and a layered tail extending toward the right.

Pro Tip: Keep the body narrower than the full width of the head.

Step 6: Finish the Legs and Talons

Add two short feathered legs beneath the body. Finish each foot with three curved toes to form simple talons.

Pro Tip: Place the feet evenly so the falcon appears steady.

Step 7: Color in your drawing!

Fun Facts

• Falcons have hooked beaks that help them tear their food.
• Their pointed wings support fast, agile flight.
• Layered feather shapes make a cartoon bird look lively without excessive detail.

Pin it now, Draw later!

Erase stray guides and strengthen the eyes, feather tips, and curved talons. Your step by step falcon drawing is complete, so try adding natural feather colors or a bright sky background.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I keep both wings balanced?

Compare their highest points and outer tips before adding the feather layers.

Can I make the falcon look more realistic?

Yes, use smaller eyes, a sharper beak, and finer feather lines.

What colors work well for this drawing?

Try gray, brown, cream, and yellow, or invent a colorful cartoon falcon.