The African ostrich often lives in deserts and grasslands. It is most active in the early morning and dusk, loves to live in groups, and enjoys drinking and bathing.

It is the world's largest bird, but also a kind of flightless bird. In fact, a long, long time ago, the ostrich's body form was similar to other birds, and they could fly when they wanted to; nowadays, their two wings have degenerated and become smaller, losing the function of flight.

In the 19th century, the feather of the African ostrich was used as the most fashionable ornament. Warriors put it on their helmets and noble ladies used it to decorate their dresses.

The ostrich's eyes, as a percentage of its head, are the largest of any vertebrate on land. This is because the living environment requires a high degree of vigilance, but unfortunately, ostriches can't fly, so they had to evolve large eyes in order to observe.

In today's drawing tutorial, we are going to learn how to draw an African ostrich. Did you know that male ostriches can be up to 8 feet tall and weigh up to 300+ pounds?

Its neck and legs were unusually skinny compared to its body, like a giant hamburger with three toothpicks stuck in it. How about it, do you like this tall African ostrich? If so, let's follow the instructions and try to draw it together!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

√ Draw an Ostrich PDF (Click to download for free.)

√ Drawing Papers (You can get it easily and I would say almost any paper can be used.)

√ Pencils / Markers / Crayons / Watercolors (Remember to use a pen with a fine tip when outlining.)

FOR WHOM:

Elementary school students

TIME NEEDED:

About 1.5 hour

INSTRUCTIONS:

How to Draw an Ostrich Step by Step

Step 1 Outline the head of this ostrich, including the beak.

Step 2 Draw one of the eyes of this ostrich. Draw its long neck.

Step 3 Finish the neck of this African ostrich.

Step 4 Draw the chest and belly of this ostrich.

Step 5 Draw the back and body of this ostrich.

Step 6 Draw one of the wings of this ostrich.

Step 7 Draw the tail and one leg of this ostrich.

Step 8 Draw the other leg of this ostrich. Add the desert and the sun as a background.

Step 9 Color it and this tall and strong ostrich is complete.

Guys, have you learned how to draw an ostrich yet?