Fuzzy feathers, long beaks, and a nocturnal charm fill these 30 kiwi bird coloring pages, free for you to download and print. This collection celebrates the unique and lovable national bird of New Zealand, capturing its quirky appeal in its native forest habitat.
Click any image below to open the free PDF; pages are US letter sized but also print well on A4; happy coloring!
10 Craft Ideas to do With Kiwi Bird Coloring Pages
Once those beautifully colored Kiwi Bird pages are finished, don't let them gather dust! Turn them into these easy and affordable crafts.
1. Kiwi Beak Mask
Cut out your colored Kiwi bird head, specifically emphasizing its long beak. Glue this cutout onto a paper plate or a piece of poster board with eyeholes cut out. Attach elastic string to the sides to create a wearable mask perfect for playing pretend.
2. “Nocturnal Night” Diorama Box
Transform an old shoebox into a nocturnal Kiwi habitat. Cut out your colored Kiwi and glue it inside, surrounded by construction paper “bushes” and “trees.” You can even add some glow-in-the-dark stars or dots to represent its nighttime world.
3. Kiwi Egg Nest Mobile
Cut out several colored Kiwi birds and a few large “Kiwi eggs” (you can draw and color these separately). Punch a hole in each cutout and tie them with string to a hanger or two crossed popsicle sticks. Add some green construction paper leaves for a natural touch, creating a charming hanging mobile.
4. Long Beak Bookmark
Mount your cut-out, colored Kiwi bird onto a sturdy strip of cardstock or an old cereal box piece. Make sure the Kiwi's distinctive long beak extends slightly above the top of the cardstock. This makes a unique bookmark where the Kiwi “peeks” out of your book!
5. Kiwi “Burrow” Stick Puppet
Glue your colored Kiwi bird cutout onto a popsicle stick. Then, take a small paper cup or toilet paper roll and cover it with brown construction paper to create a simple “burrow.” Kids can make their Kiwi puppet pop in and out of its cozy underground home.
6. Kiwi “Shaggy Feather” Collage
Glue your colored Kiwi bird cutout onto a piece of construction paper or cardstock. Around the Kiwi, glue small pieces of brown yarn, torn brown tissue paper, or even tiny brown paper shreds to mimic its unique, shaggy feather texture. This creates a tactile and visually interesting piece of art.
7. Kiwi Habitat Wall Mural
This is a great group activity! Have each child color a Kiwi bird and then cut it out. On a large piece of butcher paper, draw a simple New Zealand forest scene. Each child can then glue their Kiwi onto the mural, creating a bustling forest full of their unique birds.
8. Kiwi Fact Card
Cut out your finished Kiwi bird and glue it onto a sturdy index card or small piece of cardstock. On the back of the card, write down a few fun facts about Kiwi birds, such as “from New Zealand,” “nocturnal,” or “flightless.” Use them for learning or sharing!
9. “Journey to New Zealand” Map Decoration
Draw or print a simple outline map of New Zealand on a piece of paper. Cut out your colored Kiwi bird and glue it onto the map, indicating its native home. You can also add other simple drawings or words representing the country's unique features.
10. Kiwi “Footprint” Match Game
Glue your colored Kiwi cutout onto a piece of cardboard to make it sturdy. Then, use this sturdy Kiwi to trace its “footprint” (or just an oval shape) onto several other pieces of cardboard. Kids can match the Kiwi to its “footprints” or hide the Kiwi and follow the prints to find it.