Parrot Coloring Pages
Make free printable parrot coloring pages from 12 parrots we drew ourselves: a macaw on a perch, a cockatoo with its crest up, an African grey parrot, a budgie on a branch, two lovebirds, a flying macaw, a parrot holding a nut in its foot, a parrot in the rainforest, two macaws, a parrot on a hoop swing, a patterned parrot for older colorers and an easy parrot for little ones. Every parrot is our own simple drawing of a real kind of parrot, with no film, book, game or cartoon characters, no faces and no brands, so the pages suit homes, classrooms and libraries. Print one big parrot on a page, a grid of four or six small ones, a rainforest scene with four parrots, a fold-in-half card, or a parrot mandala with small parrots round the edge and a new pattern at the press of a button. Blank parrots to decorate prints 1, 2, 4 or 6 plain parrot outlines with no feather lines, so children can design their own; one fills a 186 mm square on US Letter. Type a child’s name for a name page, or paste a class list to get the same parrot for everyone with each name at the top. Choose simple, medium or detailed lines, never thinner than 0.5 mm. Download one multi-page PDF for US Letter or A4, a 300 DPI PNG of every page, or an SVG. No sign-up, no watermark.
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Runs in your browser with our own code; names and words never leave your device, and nothing is saved. Every picture is our own drawing, black lines on white, with no film, book or cartoon characters, mascots, brands or logos. The parrots are our own simple drawings of real birds, with no film, book, game or cartoon characters, no faces and no brands. The blank parrots have no feather lines, for drawing your own pattern. The designs are our own drawings: you may use them and anything you make with them, including things you sell, with no credit needed. The lettering fonts keep their own open licenses.
How to make and print parrot coloring pages
- Choose what to make: one big picture, several small pictures, the parrots in the rainforest scene, blank parrots to decorate, the lettering poster, a name page, a class set, a card, a mandala, or a whole pack.
- Pick the picture, or tick the ones you want for a grid or pack.
- Choose the lines: simple for little ones, medium, or detailed for older children and adults.
- Add a title, change the poster words, type a name or paste your class list, and pick the lettering.
- Choose US Letter or A4 and download the PDF, or a PNG of every page.
- Print on plain paper at 100% (Actual size).
What you can use it for
- A rainforest, pets or bird topic at school
- A zoo trip or a pet budgie at home
- Design your own feathers on the blank parrots
- Class sets with each child’s name
- Toddlers: the easy parrot and the budgie with simple lines
- Detailed parrot mandalas and the patterned parrot for teens and adults
The 12 parrot pictures
| Picture | Shapes to color: simple | Medium | Detailed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macaw on a perch | 13 | 21 | 34 |
| Cockatoo with its crest up | 15 | 25 | 38 |
| African grey parrot | 12 | 24 | 40 |
| Budgie on a branch | 15 | 30 | 48 |
| Two lovebirds | 22 | 35 | 56 |
| Flying macaw | 8 | 17 | 28 |
| Parrot holding a nut in its foot | 14 | 23 | 34 |
| Parrot in the rainforest | 15 | 25 | 75 |
| Two macaws | 22 | 36 | 55 |
| Parrot on a hoop swing | 12 | 19 | 29 |
| Patterned parrot | 12 | 24 | 36 |
| Easy parrot | 7 | 8 | 11 |
Shapes are the closed outlines the tool draws for each picture at each level, counted by the tool. Simple keeps the birds, perches, the macaw’s bare face patch, crests and leaves; Medium adds feather lines on the wings, the bill line and the budgie’s head bars; Detailed adds the smallest feather lines, dots and leaf veins.
Blank parrots to decorate
| Parrots per page | Each fits (US Letter) | Each fits (A4) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 186 mm square | 181 mm square |
| 2 | 120 mm square | 129 mm square |
| 4 | 89 mm square | 86 mm square |
| 6 | 77 mm square | 83 mm square |
Sizes are for the page with No title chosen; a title at the top makes them a little smaller. Each blank outline is a plain perched parrot with no feather lines (8 shapes), so the design is up to you.
Simple to detailed lines
| Lines | Outlines | Small details | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple | 1.8 mm | 1.4 mm | Toddlers, chunky crayons, big markers |
| Medium | 1.1 mm | 0.8 mm | Most children, colored pencils |
| Detailed | 0.75 mm | 0.5 mm | Older children and adults, fine pens and pencils |
Line widths are measured at print size. The thinnest line on any page is 0.5 mm, so every shape stays open to color.
What you can make
| Page | What prints |
|---|---|
| One big picture | One picture filling the page, with an optional title at the top and an optional frame |
| Several small pictures | Four or six pictures on one page, each in its own box |
| Parrots in the rainforest | A macaw, a cockatoo and an African grey on a rainforest branch, with a macaw flying below; Medium adds feather lines, Detailed adds the smallest lines |
| Blank parrots to decorate | 1, 2, 4 or 6 plain parrots, to decorate |
| Lettering poster | Two lines of big hollow letters to color (“Pretty” and “Bird” or your own words) above three pictures |
| Name page | Words such as “Colored by” and a name in large hollow letters, with three pictures |
| Class set | The same picture for every child, each page with one child’s name at the top (up to 40 names) |
| Fold-in-half card | Picture and title on the front, a small picture on the back: 139.7 × 215.9 mm (5.5 × 8.5 in) from US Letter, 148.5 × 210 mm (A5) from A4 |
| Parrot mandala | A symmetric pattern with small parrots round the edge; every pattern number gives a new design |
| Whole pack | Your ticked pictures, one per page, plus the scene, the poster, three mandalas and a name page if you choose |
Titles you can choose: Parrots, Pretty Bird, Rainforest Friends, Birds of a Feather, Feeling Bright, Hello Tropics, or your own words. Lettering styles: Fredoka, Baloo 2, Sniglet, Cherry Bomb One.
Parrot facts to read while you color
- All parrots have a curved beak and zygodactyl feet, says San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance: two toes face forward and two face back, says the Maryland Zoo.
- A macaw’s toes are used like hands, and its beak can crush a whole Brazil nut, says San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
- A cockatoo raises or lowers its crest feathers according to its mood, the same zoo says.
- The African grey parrot is silvery-grey with a bright scarlet tail and can mimic human speech and other sounds, says the Maryland Zoo.
- Wild budgies are green-yellow with black barrings, says BirdLife Australia.
Sources: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, Animals and Plants, Parrot, Macaw and Cockatoo; the Maryland Zoo, African grey parrot; BirdLife Australia, Budgerigar profile; all read 10 November 2026.
Coloring ideas
- African grey: silvery-grey feathers and a bright scarlet tail.
- Budgie: green-yellow like a wild budgie, with black bars on the head.
- Macaw: any bright mix of red, yellow, blue and green, with a pale face patch.
Printing tips
- Every page keeps a 12.7 mm (half inch) margin from the paper edge, on US Letter and A4.
- Plain paper is fine for crayons and pencils; use thicker paper or card for markers or paint.
- Print one page first and check it before printing a whole pack or class set.
- Choose Detailed lines only with fine pens or sharp pencils, and Simple lines with chunky crayons.
More things to make
- Turn a photo of a pet bird or from a zoo visit into line art to color: Photo to Coloring Page.
- Draw your own symmetric patterns: Mandala Maker.
- A paper mask to color as a parrot or another bird: Mask Template.
- A bird-words puzzle to go with the pages: Word Search Maker.
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More to make with parrots?
Line art from your own photos, mandalas to draw, masks, bookmarks and word searches: free tools that run in your browser, with no sign-up and no watermark.
See all free tools →Frequently asked questions
Are these parrot coloring pages free?
Yes. Every page is free to make, download and print, with no sign-up and no watermark. All the parrots are our own drawings.
Which parrots are there?
12: macaw on a perch, cockatoo with its crest up, african grey parrot, budgie on a branch, two lovebirds, flying macaw, parrot holding a nut in its foot, parrot in the rainforest, two macaws, parrot on a hoop swing, patterned parrot, easy parrot. On top of those there is a rainforest scene, blank parrots, a mandala, a lettering poster and name pages.
Why do the parrots show only two toes?
Parrots have two toes facing forward and two facing back on each foot, says the Maryland Zoo; San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance calls these zygodactyl feet. On a perch the back toes are hidden behind it, so our parrots show the two in front.
Can a parrot really hold food in its foot?
Yes. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance says a macaw’s strong, agile toes are used like hands to grasp things, and that a macaw’s beak can crush a whole Brazil nut.
Why is the cockatoo’s crest up?
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance says cockatoos change the position of their crest feathers according to mood, and that raised feathers show an alert, excited or agitated bird.
Can children design their own parrot?
Yes. Choose Blank parrots to decorate and pick 1, 2, 4 or 6 per page. Each is a plain perched parrot with no feather lines. With no title, one fills a 186 mm square on US Letter; six fill 77 mm squares.
Which parrot pages suit toddlers and preschoolers?
Choose Simple lines: big shapes with thick outlines. The easy parrot and the flying macaw have the fewest shapes, as the table shows.
Can I make a page for every child in my class?
Yes. Choose Class set, pick a picture and paste the names, one per line, up to 40. Each child gets the same picture with their own name in hollow letters at the top, all in one PDF.
Are there parrot coloring pages for adults?
Yes. Choose Parrot mandala with Detailed lines: each pattern number gives a different symmetric design. Choose 16 repeats for the most intricate pattern.
Can I sell what I make with these pages?
Yes. The pictures are our own drawings, and the note under the tool sets out how you may use them, including for things you sell.
How do I print the coloring pages?
Download the PDF and print it on plain paper. Choose 100% or Actual size to keep the margins and sizes as drawn; Fit to page also works if your printer cuts off the edges.
Is anything uploaded?
No. Everything runs in your browser. Names and words are not sent anywhere, and nothing is saved when you close the page.