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Turkey Drawing: Free Printable & Easy Step-by-Step

Need a turkey drawing to print? Download the one below for free, ready to color, trace or copy. Want to draw it yourself? This cute Thanksgiving turkey starts with an oval and a circle, then gets a big fan of tail feathers. Follow the six steps, then print the free worksheet to practice and color.

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Printable: 2-page PDF: the drawing to color + all 6 steps and a colored example on one page (US Letter / A4)
Worksheet: 3-page PDF: all steps, a tracing page and a coloring page
You need: Pencil, eraser, crayons or markers
Ages: 5 and up

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How to Draw a Turkey: step-by-step instructions

The new lines in each step are shown in red.

Step 1
Draw a big round oval for the turkey's body.
Step 2
Add a circle on top for the head, overlapping the body.
Step 3
Draw a fan of big rounded feathers behind the body, then a second, smaller row in front of it.
Step 4
Draw two big eyes, a little triangle beak and the wattle hanging next to it.
Step 5
Add a wing on each side of the body and two skinny legs with three toes each.
Step 6
Decorate the feathers with stripes and lines. Gobble gobble, your turkey is done!
Now color it!
Color the body and head brown. The big tail feathers get three bands: red tips, orange middles and yellow bases. The small front feathers and the wings are tan. The beak is yellow and the wattle is red.

Print these steps (PDF worksheet)

how to draw a turkey printable worksheet

Free printable drawing worksheet

Print all the steps on one page, then practice on the tracing sheet and finish with the coloring page. Perfect for art class, homeschool or a rainy afternoon.

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Tips for a better turkey drawing

Draw the feathers in a fan shape behind the body.
Make the head overlap the body so they look connected.
Keep the feet simple: three toes are enough.

4 ways to make your turkey drawing unique

Give your turkey a pilgrim hat.
Write something you are thankful for on each feather.
Draw a turkey family.
Add fall leaves and pumpkins around it.

Coloring your turkey drawing

Once your drawing is finished, go over the pencil lines with a black marker or fine-liner and erase any leftover pencil. Then grab crayons, colored pencils or markers. Start with the biggest areas first and finish with the small details. Not sure which colors to use? Look at the colored example under the last step: it also prints on the steps page of the PDF. Not in the mood to draw? Print our ready-made turkey drawing at the top of this page and jump straight to coloring.

Fun facts about turkeys

Wild turkeys sleep in trees at night.
Turkeys can see in color and have a wide field of view.

Your turkey drawing is complete!

Great job! Every time you practice, your lines get smoother and your shapes more confident, so try drawing it again from memory tomorrow. Print the free worksheet to practice with the tracing page, and check out our other easy drawing guides below.