Cute Woodpecker

Meet this busy woodpecker, a clever woodland bird with a strong chisel-shaped beak, gripping climbing toes, a stiff supporting tail and neatly layered wing feathers. Woodpeckers tap tree trunks to find insects and drum on wood to communicate, while their special feet and tail help them stay steady. Children can colour the crest bright red or golden yellow, make the wings black and white or warm brown, and use cream, tan or pale grey on the chest. Colour the beak and feet soft grey, the tree trunk rich brown, the leaves and grass fresh green, and the mushrooms red, orange or purple with light spots. Add a bright ladybird, blue clouds, tiny flowers, acorns or extra bugs, and keep the eye highlight white for a lively sparkle.

◫ A4 size✎ Bold outlines♡ Ages 3–8

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Grown-up note: Please supervise printing and choose age-appropriate art materials.