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

Before we begin the How To Draw a Golden Eagle drawing lesson, here are some fun facts about golden eagles you might find interesting, especially for kids.

• Golden eagles are one of the largest birds of prey in North America, with wingspans reaching up to 7.5 feet.
• These majestic birds get their name from the golden-brown feathers on the back of their heads and necks.
• Golden eagles have excellent eyesight, able to spot prey from over a mile away.
• These powerful raptors can fly at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour when diving for prey.
• Golden eagles build massive nests called eyries, which can weigh up to a ton and be used for multiple years.
• These birds are known to hunt a variety of prey, including rabbits, marmots, and even young deer or sheep.
• Golden eagles have been used in falconry for centuries, prized for their hunting skills and impressive size.
• These birds can live up to 30 years in the wild and even longer in captivity.
• Golden eagles are found across the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.
• Despite their large size, golden eagles are excellent flyers and can soar for hours using thermal updrafts to conserve energy.

How To Draw a Golden Eagle – Quick and Easy Step-by-Step Drawing Guide

Step 1: Begin by drawing the head and beak of the golden eagle.

Step 2: Draw the start of the legs next.

Step 3: Now you can draw the eagle’s wings and start of the tail.

Step 4: Draw in more of the wing detail.

Step 5: Sketch the rest of the wings.

Step 6: Finally, give your golden eagle some claws, a tail, and a face.

Nice work, now that you’ve completed How To Draw a Golden Eagle, considering adding some shading or coloring to make your HUGE eagle look realistic! Use the picture below as a guide to shade or color your easy golden eagle drawing.

Congratulations!

You did it! Congratulations on drawing a golden eagle! 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 golden eagle is with practice!

Are you looking for another eagle to draw? How about learning how to quickly and easily draw a BALD EAGLE?! Take a look here for another quick and easy drawing tutorial: How to Draw an Eagle