Cute Wild Turkey

Meet this impressive wild turkey, a woodland bird with a small bumpy head, dangling snood, neck wattles, sturdy legs, layered bronze feathers and a huge fan-shaped tail. Wild turkeys search the forest floor for seeds, acorns, berries and insects, and they can fly strongly for short distances before resting safely in trees. Children can colour the body in warm brown, bronze, copper and gold, then add cream, tan and black bands to the wide tail feathers. Try blue and red on the head and neck, pale pink or grey on the legs, green on the grass and oak leaves, rich brown on the stems, and warm chestnut on the acorns. Colour feather by feather, keep the eye highlight white, and add autumn leaves, berries, sunshine or distant trees to make the meadow scene special.

◫ A4 size✎ Bold outlines♡ Ages 3–8

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