Here are 30+ easy and fun bird crafts that kids will enjoy making. These crafts are perfect for rainy days, school projects, or just a fun afternoon activity!
Children love birds because of their beautiful colors, unique voices, and interesting habits. They are curious about these cute creatures that fly in the sky, nest in trees, and sing sweet songs.
Bird-themed crafts are a great way to introduce kids to the fascinating world of birds while indulging in some fun and creative activities.
Fun facts about birds
Before we get to the crafts, here are some facts about birds that kids will find fun:
- There are around 10,000 species of birds in the world! How many can you name?
- Scientists believe that birds evolved from dinosaurs.
- Birds don’t have teeth. They swallow their food whole!
- The smallest bird is the bee hummingbird. It is around 2″ long. Grab a ruler and check out how small that is!
- The bald eagle has the largest tree nest. It is about 9.5 feet in length. Lay down on the ground to see how your height compares to the size of an eagle’s nest.
- Flamingos pair off into couples that stay together for life. Some have been together over 50 years!
If your children are interested, here are more facts about birds.
Now to the bird crafts! These crafts will not only entertain your children but also help them develop fine motor skills, critical thinking, imagination, and creativity. Here are some bird-themed crafts your kids can enjoy:
Bird Crafts
Here are over 30 fun bird crafts that kids will enjoy. They will be exposed to various types of birds so they can learn about the differences!
N is for Nest
Cindy created these cute little birdies with her son for an 'N is for nest' activity. I am in love with those adorable chalk rubbed cotton ball chicks!
Coffee Filter Turkey
Learn how to make a cute little turkey craft for Thanksgiving using a coffee filter and a clothespin! Kids will love this idea.
Pine Cone Penguin
Add some extra cuteness to your Christmas tree this year with these adorable arctic bird ornaments.
Watercolor Birds
These whimsical watercolor birds are super easy to create! Make some watercolor blobs on paper and then add the details.
Paper Plate Turkey
Learn how to make the cutest turkey plate craft! Kids love this idea for Thanksgiving, and you probably have everything you need already.
Paper Songbirds
Use up some paper scraps to make these easy songbirds. Diane planned to use these to make a spring garland — sounds beautiful to me!
Yarn Wrapped Cardinal
Work on fine motor skills by cutting out the cardboard shape and wrapping it with yarn. This really turns out adorable!
Clay Owl Necklace
Who, who, who wouldn't want to make these owls? I just love how these necklaces turned out! So fun and colorful, such a great diy jewelry craft that is perfect for older kids and tweens.
Painted Bird Rock
Believe it or not, this rock painting project is easy to create just by following the step-by-step process with photos on this site!
Little Robin Redbreast
This little robin has a red breast of yarn and one adorable little tail! I love how cute this paper cup craft turned out!
Colorful Paper Bird
There's nothing easier than accordion folding paper, and that's what you do for the wings and the tail of this pretty bird. What colors will you use for your craft?
Owl Pom Pom
Follow the detailed instructions and pictures to make your own DIY owl pom pom! This is a perfect craft kids and adults to make together!
Paper Plate Bird on a Branch
What a happy spring day! This paper plate bird and birdhouse craft has a little surprise — the bird is on a popsicle stick so you can fly him around.
Bird Perler Beads
Get over 40 patterns for bird perler beads! You can create a wide variety of feathered friends in your favorite colors and sizes. Perfect for both kids and adults!
Handprint & Footprint Hummingbird
This sweet hummingbird craft is such a cute way to use a handprint and footprint! Make sure the little ones don't take off before you wash off the foot.
Paper Plate Pukeko
Kids can learn about the Pukeko bird — one of New Zealand's native birds — with this paper plate craft. Plus, there are some Pukeko facts in this post!
Pinecone Turkey
Learn how to make a turkey pinecone in a few simple steps! This is a great Thanksgiving craft for kids.
CD Flamingo
It is always great when you can reuse something in crafting. What are you going to do with all of those old CDs anyway? Love this!!
Cupcake Liner Birds
Create this delightful birdhouse with a momma and baby bird as a Mother's Day present, or just because! The cupcake liners work well for the birds and the sun.
Yarn Bird
Try a scrap tutorial for leftover yarn that is not only fun but comes out great in the end! This cute little yarn bird is super fun and easy to make.
Cardboard Chick
Get these unique looking chicks by using your fingers and oil pastels to color the cardboard! A little messy, but a lot of fun.
Pipe Cleaner Pencil Topper Bird
Your kids will love doing their homework with these fun bird pencil toppers! I want one for myself.
Spoon Bald Eagle
A plastic spoon, paper and pipe cleaners make up this eagle. I like that they painted the handle of the spoon brown and left the head white for the bald eagle!
Handprint Toucan
Create this handprint toucan art while you learn about the rain forest! Great way to talk about natural habitats.
Perler Bead Duck Bookmark
Learn how to make a duck bookmark using perler beads and simple supplies! Kids will love this easy project with beads, popsicle sticks, and glue.
Cardboard Tube Parrot
Capture the bright, vibrant colors of a parrot with this cardboard tube craft. I love the use of pinking shears for the feathers!
Spring Bird Planter Stick
These easy to hand-sew planter sticks are made using a template, felt, and a dowel rod. Add them to plants, or anywhere you need a little smile!
Golf Ball Bird
Learn how to make 4 different golf ball animals: bird, bee, ladybug and frog. You will need to drill the holes in the golf balls and then older kids can add wire or younger ones could use pipe cleaners for legs.
Clothespin Birds
Look at these delightful clothespin birds! Just paint the clothespins and glue on some feathers. Clip them to a dowel and they are hanging on a branch.
Chick Peep Magnets
Make these unique DIY Easter magnets using cookie cutters shaped like Peeps! These are so cute and easy – even a kid can make them.
Bird Bookmark
You won’t have to worry about losing your place the next time you pick up a book to read with these cute felt bird DIY bookmarks. Grab your leftover stash and add this DIY to your list of new felt crafts to make.
So what do you think? Did you like these bird crafts for kids? Then you should definitely check out these other popular animal crafts for kids:
Bee • Black Cat • Butterfly • Cat • Chicken • Dinosaur • Dog • Elephant • Frog • Giraffe • Ladybug • Lion • Panda • Shark • Turkey • Turtle • Unicorn