Owl coloring pages for kids to print

This charming collection of owl coloring pages features big eyes, soft feathers, and cozy branches, designed especially for children aged 3 to 8 who love forest animals and nighttime creatures. Each illustration is simple and bold, helping kids strengthen motor skills while enjoying quiet and creative play.

The pages are delivered in a high quality PDF format, easy to print on A4 paper for use at home or in educational activities. Classified as very easy by the Zuzuzi team, these designs are perfect for young artists using crayons, markers, or colored pencils to bring their owls to life.

Featured In Animals, By Zuzuzi Team, Last updated on Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:23:48 GMT.

Why did the owl 🦉 bring a flashlight to the tree? Because it wanted to read in the dark! 😄

Get ready to flap into nighttime fun with the owl, a wise forest bird with giant eyes, soft feathers, and lots of mystery to explore!

Coloring ideas for Owl

Owls come in cozy colors like brown, gray, and white, but yours can be as wild as you like. Try mixing warm browns for the feathers, yellow or orange for the beak and claws, and big bright eyes in green or gold. You can even give your owl a scarf or wizard hat for extra personality. Add a night sky, stars, a glowing moon, or a spooky tree in the background to set the perfect forest scene.

On the back of the page, why not try writing some fun facts about the owl, or how to say its name in different languages? You could even give it a name of your own, or draw your own version using your imagination!

What is an Owl?

Owls are birds that love the night, known for their excellent eyesight, silent flight, and curious hoots. They live all around the world in forests, deserts, and even cities. Most owls weigh between 4 ounces and 4 pounds (100 grams to 2 kilograms) and can live up to 25 years. Their feathers are super soft, which helps them fly without making a sound while hunting. Owls eat mice, insects, and small animals, and they use their sharp beaks and talons to catch their food. They are famous for turning their heads almost all the way around and for their big round eyes that help them see in the dark. Some owls make gentle hoots, while others screech or whistle. These amazing birds live in trees, barns, or holes in cliffs, often sleeping during the day and waking up when the stars come out.

How to say Owl in different languages

  • English: Owl
  • French: Hibou
  • Spanish: Búho
  • Arabic: بومة (būma)
  • German: Eule
  • Chinese: 猫头鹰 (māotóuyīng)
  • Japanese: フクロウ (fukurō)
  • Korean: 부엉이 (bueong-i)
  • Portuguese: Coruja
  • Italian: Gufo
  • Hindi: उल्लू (ullū)
  • Russian: Сова (sova)
  • Turkish: Baykuş

Free Printable PDFs

Coloring page of a smiling owl with big eyes and spread wings standing on a tree branch in a sunny forest with trees, mountains, and a happy sun in the sky. Clean line art without background.
Coloring page of a smiling owl with big eyes and spread wings standing on a tree branch in a sunny forest with trees, mountains, and a happy sun in the sky. Clean line art without background. | zuzuzi.com
Coloring page of a cute owl with big round eyes, a small beak, feather patterns on its belly, and perched feet. Clean line art without background.
Coloring page of a cute owl with big round eyes, a small beak, feather patterns on its belly, and perched feet. Clean line art without background. | zuzuzi.com

Frequently Asked Questions

→ What age are these owl coloring pages suitable for?

This collection is ideal for kids aged 3 to 8, with simple and bold outlines for easy coloring.

→ Are these owl coloring pages easy for young children?

Yes, they are classified as very easy. The designs use thick, clear lines that make them perfect even for toddlers or preschoolers learning to color.

→ What materials do I need to use with these owl coloring pages?

Basic coloring tools like crayons, colored pencils, or washable markers are perfect for these printables.

→ Do these owl coloring pages help build skills?

Absolutely. They promote fine motor development, hand-eye coordination, concentration, and creativity in children.

→ Can I resize or adjust these owl coloring pages before printing?

Yes, you can adjust the scale or fit settings in your printer options to make the coloring pages smaller or larger as needed.

→ How can I print these owl coloring pages?

Click on the image to automatically download the PDF file to your device. Then, open the PDF using your web browser or any PDF viewer (such as Adobe Acrobat Reader). Once open, click on the print icon or use the keyboard shortcut (usually Ctrl+P or Cmd+P). Choose your printer, then adjust the print settings according to your preferences (orientation, margins, number of copies, etc.), and start printing.

→ Why is there still a margin even when I selected full page with 0 margins?

This may happen if your printer does not support borderless printing. Many standard home printers add a small automatic margin around the page. If full-bleed printing is important to you, check if your printer supports borderless printing or adjust the layout to fit within the printable area.

References

Reliable sources have been used to write and refine this content.
  • https://www.britannica.com/animal/owl
  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Great_Horned_Owl
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/snowy-owl
  • https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/facts/snowy-owl
  • https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/facts/great-horned-owl