Owl coloring pages

Big round eyes and a tiny heart-shaped face give this owl an adorable look as it perches on a branch with three leaves. Its wings, scalloped chest feathers and ear tufts are outlined in thick, simple lines, with nothing else to distract. Great for little ones aged about 2 to 5. Invite them to choose a playful palette, for example a purple owl with a yellow beak and green leaves, using chunky crayons. Prints on A4 or US Letter.

Perched on a leafy branch, a wide-eyed owl with ear tufts and scalloped feathers gazes straight ahead. A large round moon and a couple of fluffy clouds float in the sky behind it. The lines are clean, with a few more feathers and leaves than an easy page, which suits children about 5 to 10. For a nighttime scene, color the sky in deep navy marker, leave the moon pale yellow and give the owl warm brown and orange tones.

On a sturdy oak branch hung with acorns and lobed leaves, a horned owl fixes you with an intense stare. Every feather is drawn in fine detail, from the barred tail to the sharp talons, while behind it a lake sits among pine forests, rugged mountains and drifting clouds. It is a rewarding page for older kids and adults. Colored pencils in warm browns, creams and rusty orange bring out the plumage, with cool blues and greens for the landscape.

Mandala rings surround the huge eyes of this owl, and its chest and wings are covered in layered petal and feather patterns. It grips a textured branch while big flowers, leaves and clusters of round berries fill the page right to the edges. Intended for experienced adult colorists who love dense, meditative work. Pick a cool palette of teal, indigo and violet for the owl, then use warm coral and gold on the surrounding flowers for contrast.