Owl Coloring Pages

Pick a pose and a place

The first ten sheets keep the owl large and the surroundings simple. A branch, feather or scarf gives a young colorist one extra shape to explore. The middle group adds nests, gardens and seasonal scenes. The final four designs include a forest, greenhouse, library and village. Try choosing between two pictures together; leave the others for another day. Age labels are suggestions, so a child can enjoy a detailed page by coloring only the owl.

Give the owl a story

Notice the eyes, wings and feathers before choosing colors. Brown and cream can suggest a woodland bird, but a purple or rainbow owl is welcome too. These pictures are imaginative illustrations rather than a guide to identifying species. Ask where the owl will rest or what it can see from its branch. Crayons suit wide spaces; sharpened colored pencils fit the smaller leaves and book shapes. With markers, place scrap paper underneath. Take a break whenever you like, and keep white spaces if they suit the picture.

Prepare a printable sheet

Download the PDF matching your paper: A4 or US Letter. Print at actual size or 100 percent; if a printer clips an edge, use fit to printable area. All sheets have white margins. The PNG is useful when another print app needs an image file. Print a second copy to try another palette together.