Rhythmic tapping, vibrant plumage, and forest architects fill these 32 woodpecker coloring pages, free for you to download and print. This collection celebrates these fascinating tree-dwellers, capturing their unique beauty and spirited presence in nature.
Click any image below to open the free PDF. These pages are US letter sized but also print well on A4, so happy coloring!
10 Craft Ideas to do With Woodpecker Coloring Pages
Once those vibrant woodpecker coloring pages are finished, put them to use with these easy and affordable crafts!
1. Pecking Puppet Pal
Cut out your colored woodpecker, leaving a small tab at the bottom. Glue the tab to a craft stick or a rolled-up piece of construction paper. Now your woodpecker can “peck” all over the house, making its distinctive sound!
2. Tree Trunk Perch
Roll brown construction paper into a tube to create a sturdy tree trunk. Carefully cut out your colored woodpecker and glue it onto the “trunk,” positioning its beak as if it just found a tasty insect. This makes a great desk decoration.
3. Red Crest Headband
Carefully cut out the head of your colored woodpecker, focusing on its iconic red crest. Glue it onto a strip of construction paper or a pipe cleaner bent into a headband shape. Now you have a fun, feathered accessory to wear!
4. Mobile Masterpiece
Cut out several finished woodpecker coloring pages. Attach them with varying lengths of string or yarn to a hanger or two crossed popsicle sticks. Hang your charming flying woodpecker mobile in a window or above your bed.
5. Woodpecker Welcome Sign
Glue your beautifully colored woodpecker onto a piece of colorful poster board, adding a border or “Welcome” text. Punch a hole at the top and loop a ribbon through it to hang your personalized sign on your bedroom door.
6. “Hole-y” Tree Scene
Draw or cut out a large tree shape from brown construction paper and glue it onto a blue background paper. Use a hole punch to make “pecking holes” in the tree, then glue your cut-out woodpecker next to one of the fresh holes.
7. Beak-tastic Bookmark
Laminate your cut-out woodpecker (or cover it completely with clear packing tape) for extra durability. Punch a small hole at the top of its head and tie a colorful ribbon or yarn through it to create a unique bookmark for your favorite books.
8. Pop-Up Pecking Card
Fold a piece of cardstock in half to create a card. Create a simple pop-up mechanism inside by making two parallel cuts and folding out the strip. Glue your cut-out woodpecker to the pop-up piece, making it “peck” when the card opens.
9. Window Cling Wanderer
Place a sheet of clear contact paper or wide clear packing tape sticky-side-up. Place your cut-out woodpecker face-down onto it, then cover with another piece of contact paper or tape. Trim around the edges and you have a temporary window cling!
10. Habitat Shoebox Haven
Use a shoebox on its side to create a miniature woodpecker habitat. Glue green and brown construction paper to create a forest background and floor. Cut out your colored woodpecker and glue it onto a small craft stick or a folded paper stand to place inside, creating a tiny diorama.