In this drawing lesson we’ll show you how to draw a Barn Owl in 6 easy steps. This step by step lesson progressively builds upon each previous step until you get to the final rendering of an owl. Follow along with the how to draw a barn owl drawing guide below by sketching the red portion of each of the six steps, super easy!

Before we begin the How To Draw a Barn Owl drawing lesson, here are some fun facts about owls you might find interesting, especially for kids.

• Barn owls are nocturnal birds of prey with heart-shaped faces and keen hearing.
• They have excellent low-light vision, allowing them to hunt at night.
• Barn owls are found on every continent except Antarctica.
• These birds primarily feed on small mammals, such as mice and voles.
• Barn owls are known for their screeching calls, which can be heard during the night.
• They are skilled hunters, capturing prey with their sharp talons and beak.
• Barn owls do not hoot like other owls but produce a distinctive, eerie scream.
• They are cavity nesters and often make their homes in abandoned buildings or hollow trees.
• Barn owls are important for controlling rodent populations in agricultural areas.
• Barn owls are revered in many cultures and are often associated with wisdom and mystery.

How To Draw a Barn Owl – Quick and Easy Step-by-Step Drawing Guide

Step 1: Begin by drawing the head and body of the barn owl.

Step 2: Draw the barn owl’s tail and wing feathers.

Step 3: Now you can outline the owl’s face and add wing detail.

Step 4: Draw in more feather detail.

Step 5: Sketch the feet and beginning of the eyes.

Step 6: Finally, give your barn owl some claws and a beak.

Nice work, now that you’ve completed How To Draw a Barn Owl, considering adding some shading or coloring to make your fun owl look realistic! Use the picture below as a guide to shade or color your easy barn owl drawing.

Congratulations!

You did it! Congratulations on drawing a barn owl! Your first try may not have gone as smoothly as you had hoped, but I’m sure after another attempt or two you will see a big improvement. The best way to learn how to draw a barn owl is with practice!

Are you looking for another member of the bird family to draw? How about learning how to quickly and easily draw a DOVE?! Take a look here for another quick and easy drawing tutorial: How to Draw a Dove