How to Draw a Beautiful Cockatoo with Its Crest for 6-Year-Olds

Hello little artist! Today, we're going to draw a pretty cockatoo bird. Cockatoos have a special feather on their heads called a crest that looks like a fluffy crown!

Let's start step by step together:

1. Draw the Head Shape: Begin by drawing a gentle oval shape for the cockatoo's head near the edge of your paper or page. This way, it looks like the cockatoo is looking right at you from the side!
2. Add the Beak: At the front of the oval, draw a curved triangle shape to make the bird's beak. Make it a little pointy but smooth.
3. Draw the Crest: On top of the head, draw a line curving upwards, then make several long, pointy feathers sticking up like a crown. You can make them different sizes so it looks very fluffy and beautiful.
4. Draw the Eye: Just below the crest, draw a big round circle for the eye, and inside it, a smaller black circle for the pupil. Add a tiny white circle for the sparkle!
5. Add the Neck and Shoulder: Draw a gentle line curving down from the head to show where the neck and shoulder are.
6. Draw the Branch: Under the neck, draw a thick, straight branch for the cockatoo to sit on. Add some lines on it to show the bark.
7. Color your Cockatoo: Cockatoos are usually white with yellow or pink crests. Use your favorite colors to make your bird look lively and beautiful!

Great job! You just drew a cockatoo showing off its cool crest right up close. Keep practicing, and soon you'll draw even more birds and animals.