Learning how to draw a hummingbird is a fun way to practice smooth curves, tiny details, and feather shapes. This easy drawing tutorial is made for beginners, with each step building gently on the last one.

Take your time with the lines, and keep your pencil strokes light at first. A hummingbird has a small body, a long beak, and lively wings, so simple shapes will help you draw it clearly.

What You Will Need

• Pencil
• Eraser
• Black marker or pen
• Drawing paper
• Colored pencils, crayons, or markers

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Time needed:

15 minutes.

Step-by-Step Drawing Guide

Step 1: Draw the Head and Long Beak

Start with a long, narrow beak pointing to the left, like a slim triangle. Then draw a rounded head outline on the right, and add a short curved line under the beak for the neck.

Pro Tip: Keep the beak slim and long so it looks like a hummingbird’s delicate bill.

[Alt Text: A beginner sketch of a hummingbird begins with a long beak, rounded head outline, and small neck curve.]

Step 2: Add the Eye and Cheek Line

Draw a round eye in the middle of the head, then add a small highlight circle inside it. Next, place a short curved line under the eye to gently show the hummingbird’s cheek.

Pro Tip: Keep the eye slightly away from the beak so the head shape feels natural.

[Alt Text: A hummingbird drawing is refined with a round eye, inner highlight, and a small curved cheek line.]

Step 3: Draw the Chest and Feather Edge

Add a downward curved body line from under the head to make the chest look rounded. Then draw a row of small waves beneath the cheek to show the hummingbird’s soft throat feathers.

Pro Tip: Keep the small waves similar in size so the feather edge looks tidy.

[Alt Text: A hummingbird drawing is refined with a rounded chest line and a wavy feather edge under the cheek.]

Step 4: Add the Wing and Side Feathers

Draw an upward wing on the right side of the head, using pointed zigzags along the edge for feathers. Then add a small wavy line on the right side of the body to make the side feathers clearer.

Pro Tip: Let the wing rise a little higher than the head so the hummingbird feels more lively in flight.

[Alt Text: A hummingbird drawing is refined with an upward wing and small wavy side feathers on the body.]

Step 5: Spread the Large Wing

Draw a larger wing extending from the right side of the body, opening like a fan. Use long curved lines to separate the feathers, then connect the feather tips with rounded waves.

Pro Tip: Let the wing lines spread from one shared base so the feathers feel well directed.

[Alt Text: A hummingbird drawing is refined with a large fan-shaped wing, long feather lines, and rounded feather tips.]

Step 6: Draw the Tail Feathers

Add several long tail feathers hanging down from the bottom of the body, keeping the tips rounded. Then draw a few small curves near the tail base so the feathers look naturally attached to the body.

Pro Tip: Let the tail feathers vary slightly in length so they feel light and natural.

[Alt Text: A hummingbird drawing is refined with several long rounded tail feathers and small connecting curves at the tail base.]

Step 7: Color in your drawing!

Fun Facts

• Hummingbirds are some of the smallest birds in the world.
• Their wings can move very quickly, which helps them hover in place.
• Many hummingbirds visit flowers to drink nectar with their long bills.

Pin it now, Draw later!

Now your hummingbird drawing has a long beak, rounded head, bright eye, soft chest feathers, wide wings, and flowing tail feathers. Trace your favorite lines with a marker, then erase extra pencil marks carefully.

You can color the head and body with bright greens, blues, reds, or purples. Add a flower nearby to make the scene feel complete, and try this step by step drawing again to build confidence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this hummingbird drawing good for beginners?

Yes, this is a drawing for beginners because it uses simple curves, waves, and feather shapes. Each step adds only a few new details.

How can I make my hummingbird look more realistic?

Make the beak thin, keep the body small, and let the wings spread outward. Soft feather lines also help the hummingbird look more natural.

What colors should I use for a hummingbird?

You can use bright greens, blues, reds, or purples. Hummingbirds often have shiny-looking feathers, so bold colors work well.