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

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

• Mallards are colorful ducks with iridescent green heads and bright orange feet.
• They are found in various habitats, including wetlands, ponds, rivers, and urban parks.
• Mallards are known for their “quacking” calls, which are made by the females, while the males produce a quieter, rasping sound.
• These ducks are omnivorous and feed on a diet of aquatic plants, insects, and small fish.
• Mallards are strong fliers and can migrate long distances during the changing seasons.
• They are social birds and often gather in large flocks, particularly during the winter months.
• Mallards are dabbling ducks, meaning they feed on the water’s surface by tipping forward and grazing on plants and small organisms.
• They are adaptable birds and have successfully adapted to living in urban environments.
• Mallards are the ancestors of many domestic duck breeds, and they are widely distributed across the world.
• Mallards are important to their ecosystems as they contribute to seed dispersal, nutrient cycling, and provide food for various predators.

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

Step 1: Begin by drawing the duck’s head.

Step 2: Draw the wing feather detail.

Step 3: Now you can draw the duck’s body.

Step 4: Draw in the tail feathers and the feet.

Step 5: Sketch in the mallard’s bill.

Step 6: Finally, draw in foot detail and the eye.

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

Congratulations!

You did it! Congratulations on drawing a Mallard! Your first try may not have gone as perfectly 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 mallard is with practice!

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