Kookaburra Bird Colouring Craft

Meet this cheerful Kookaburra, a sturdy Australian kingfisher with a big bill, bright eyes and a famous call that sounds like laughter echoing through the bush. Kookaburras often sit quietly on branches while watching the ground, then swoop down when they spot food. Children can colour the fluffy head and chest white, ivory or pale cream, make the back and tail warm chestnut, tan or chocolate brown, and add beautiful sky-blue or turquoise patches to the folded wings. Use deep brown for the stripe through the eye, sandy beige and charcoal on the long bill, and soft grey or brown on the feet. Colour the eucalyptus leaves sage, olive or bright green, make the gum nuts tan or dusty red, and add pale blue to the clouds and sky. Try small curved strokes on the fluffy feathers, longer strokes along the wing and tail, and leave the eye sparkle white for a friendly, lively expression.

◫ A4 size✎ Bold outlines♡ Ages 3–8

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Make it an activity

Choose a favourite colour palette
Add a simple background
Display the finished artwork

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