Drawing a Simple Bird with Python’s Turtle Module

The turtle module in Python provides an intuitive and enjoyable way to learn basic computer graphics. It allows users to visualize and understand the fundamentals of programming by controlling a turtle cursor on a canvas. In this article, we will explore how to use the turtle module to draw a simple representation of a bird.

Understanding the Turtle Module

The turtle module simulates a pen-and-paper drawing environment where a turtle cursor moves on a canvas, leaving a trail behind as it moves. Commands like forward(), backward(), left(), right(), and circle() are used to control the turtle’s movement and drawing.

Planning the Bird Design

Before we start coding, it’s essential to plan out the design of our bird. A simple bird can be represented by a circular body, a triangular beak, and two circular eyes. We can break down the drawing process into several steps: drawing the body, beak, and eyes.

Implementing the Bird Drawing

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to draw a simple bird using the turtle module:

1. Import the turtle module:

pythonimport turtle


Create a turtle object:

pythonbird = turtle.Turtle()


Set up the turtle’s speed and other attributes:

pythonbird.speed(1)  # Adjust the speed of the turtle cursor
bird.pensize(2)  # Set the thickness of the pen trail
bird.color("black")  # Set the color of the pen


Draw the body of the bird:

pythonbird.penup()
bird.goto(0, -50)  # Starting position for the body
bird.pendown()
bird.circle(50)  # Draw the circular body


Draw the beak of the bird:

pythonbird.penup()
bird.goto(0, -100)  # Starting position for the beak
bird.pendown()
bird.right(45)  # Rotate the turtle to draw the beak at an angle
bird.forward(50)  # Draw the first side of the triangular beak
bird.right(120)  # Rotate the turtle to draw the second side
bird.forward(50)
bird.right(120)  # Rotate the turtle to draw the third side and complete the beak
bird.forward(50)
bird.right(45)  # Rotate the turtle back to its original orientation


Draw the eyes of the bird:

pythonbird.penup()
bird.goto(-20, -20)  # Starting position for the left eye
bird.pendown()
bird.begin_fill()  # Start filling the eye
bird.circle(5)  # Draw the circular eye
bird.end_fill()  # End filling and create a solid eye

bird.penup()
bird.goto(20, -20)  # Starting position for the right eye
bird.pendown()
bird.begin_fill()  # Start filling the eye
bird.circle(5)  # Draw the circular eye
bird.end_fill()  # End filling and create a solid eye


Hide the turtle cursor and keep the window open:

pythonbird.hideturtle()  # Hide the turtle cursor
turtle.done()  # Keep the drawing window open

Here’s the complete code:
pythonimport turtle

bird = turtle.Turtle()
bird.speed(1)
bird.pensize(2)
bird.color("black")

# Draw the body
bird.penup()
bird.goto(0, -50)
bird.pendown()
bird.circle(50)

# Draw the beak
bird.penup()
bird.goto(0, -100)
bird.pendown()
bird.right(45)
bird.forward(50)
bird.right(120)
bird.forward(50)
bird.right(120)
bird.forward(50)
bird.right(45)

# Draw the eyes
bird.penup()
bird.goto(-20, -20)
bird.pendown()
bird.begin_fill()
bird.circle(5)
bird.end_fill()

bird.pen