Round Turkey Resting on a Pile of Autumn Leaves

A plump turkey sits on a bed of autumn leaves with its head turned to the right. It has closed, smiling eyes, a small beak, and a wattle hanging down from its neck. Short dashes of texture cover the body, and a large wing rests along its side with little curved marks across it. Behind the bird, a wide fan of long feathers spreads out, each one with a center line and slanted barbs. The tail base has a scalloped, patterned section with fish-scale shapes and tiny curved lines. Pointed and rounded leaves with veins fill the bottom of the scene. Try coloring each feather a different fall shade like rust, gold, and deep red, then use soft greens or browns for the leaves. The scale pattern is a good spot for practicing small, careful strokes with colored pencils. This free printable is a nice fit for a Thanksgiving week activity at home or in class.