Step 1: Begin with the merlin's eye. Draw a semi-shaded circle with a curved line on top and another on the bottom.
Step 2: Add the beak by drawing a circle with a pointed end.
Step 3: Add the head and body by drawing an upside down "U" shap around the eye and beak.
Step 4: Next, add the wing by drawing a curved "V" shape with several curved lines on it for the feathers.
Step 5: Draw the tail by adding several "V" shapes at the base of the body.
Step 6: Finally, draw the feet by adding two thin rectangle shapes, along with crescent shapes below them for talons.
How to Draw a Cute Merlin – Step-by-Step Tutorial