How to Draw an Eagle

Reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson

Last Updated: October 11, 2022

Eagles are large and powerful birds. They have large hooked beaks for tearing flesh from their prey. This tutorial will show you how to draw eagles.

Method 1

Method 1 of 4:

An Eagle Sitting on a Branch

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Draw a circle for the head, an upright quadrilateral for the neck and a big oblong for the body. As for the beak, attach a smaller quadrilateral on the head and a slanted triangle.
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They will serve as the eagle’s feet. Add a rectangle below the body to make the tail.

Method 2

Method 2 of 4:

A Flying Eagle

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Make a small circle for the head and attach an oblong to the circle to serve as the body. Insert a pentagon in between the two shapes. Add a small quadrilateral and a little triangle to the head to represent the beak.
Add two small circles for the feet.
The feathers can be outlined using zigzag lines.
This time make softer curved lines instead of zigzag lines for the feathers.

Method 3

Method 3 of 4:

A Cartoon Eagle

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Then, add an oval-shaped body.
Then, draw two small ovals below it for the legs.
Add pointed lines in the edges of the ovals to make the claws.
Make pointed curves below the head to complete it.
Draw curves inside and on the edges of the wings and tail to simulate the feathers.

Method 4

Method 4 of 4:

A Traditional Eagle

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Draw sharp curves in the edges to simulate the feathers.

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Do I curve the eagle's wings or bend them? If I do, do the wings go up or down?

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It really depends on the stage of flight - most birds' wings bend down, but some birds bend slightly upward before flapping down. I suggest watching a video of a flying eagle and slowing down the speed.

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How can I draw a flying cartoon eagle?

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Follow the steps in method 3. It will help you draw a cartoon bird. You could also try tweaking it if necessary.

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How do I learn to draw an eagle online?

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You can learn how to draw an eagle online from this very article! Just follow the steps above to complete your drawing.

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