Soaring Cuckoo: A Graceful Forest Flight

Fun Fact

Did you know that many cuckoo species are famous for laying their eggs in the nests of other birds? They are called 'brood parasites' because they let other bird parents raise their chicks!

Coloring Tips

1. 1🎨 Feather Details - Use a range of browns, grays, and whites to give the cuckoo's feathers depth and texture, observing the light and shadow.
2. 2🖍️ Forest Canopy - Experiment with various shades of green, yellow-green, and even a touch of brown for the individual leaves to create a rich, layered forest effect.
3. 3✨ Background Blending - For the sky, try blending blues and soft purples or oranges if it's a sunrise or sunset, making it lighter around the bird to make it stand out.
4. 4🌈 Realistic Shading - Pay close attention to the direction of light. Add darker shades in areas where shadows would naturally fall, like under the wings or deeper within the tree canopy.