Find feathered fun with free dove coloring pages for kids. These 20 detailed black and white line drawings allow you to color these beautiful birds in any ways you choose.
Doves are small birds that are found in most countries of the planet. There are many species of doves and pigeons (which are a part of the same family), and they’re a daily aspect of many people’s lives.
Not only are they numerous and fascinating, but doves also have a lot of cultural significance in religions and general belief systems as symbols of love and peace.
This collection features doves drawn in styles ranging from cartoony to detailed, and you will see them associated with concepts like peace and events such as weddings.
There is also a lot to learn about doves, and you will discover some fun facts as you color.
20 Free Dove Coloring Pages To Print And Color
1. Cartoon Dove Carrying An Olive Branch Coloring PDF
The image of a dove with an olive branch is one that represents peace around the world. The concept originated from the story of Noah’s Ark. Noah sent out a dove during the great flood, and when it returned with an olive branch, he knew that the flood was beginning to subside.
2. Dove And Heart Symbol
Doves are most famous for representing peace, but they also signify love. That’s why having a heart in the background of this page is so appropriate!
3. Detailed Dove With An Olive Branch
This dove is carrying an olive branch, which means that peace is possible! Even today, the phrase ‘presenting an olive branch’ will be used when someone wants to make a friendly gesture that will inspire a peaceful outcome.
4. Dove Flying Across A Sunrise
A sunrise represents a new, brighter beginning, something that can be associated with the concept of peace as well. So, seeing a dove flying in front of the rays of the rising sun is really pretty and apt.
5. Dove Flying In Front Of Clouds
Doves are excellent flyers, and they also fly much faster than you may assume they would. This dove is enjoying the freedom flight brings as it soars in front of some puffy clouds.
6. Dove Flying Over Mountains
Doves don’t tend to fly very high in the sky, but they will if they need to. This particular dove is flying so high that it’s above the peaks of these majestic mountains.
7. Dove Flying Toward A Window
Looking out your window to see a dove flying there would certainly be a good omen for your day! You can bring this moment to life by coloring the curtains, and you could even draw yourself watching the dove from the window.
8. Dove Flying With Wings Spread
This detailed look at a dove allows you to carefully color the individual feathers on its wings. You may want to take it slowly and use some art tools like colored pens or pencils for these feathers.
9. Dove Gliding Above Water Reflection
This is a gorgeous composition, as this dove is flying above the water to gaze at its own reflection. Maybe it’s enamored by its own reflection and thinks it’s another dove! When doves find a partner, they remain monogamous and will generally stick with their partners for life.
10. Doves In A Birdhouse Coloring Sheet
This dove couple have found a lovely birdhouse to call their own! When two doves have babies, both the male and female will share parenting duties, and they even both produce a special nutritious milk for their young.
11. Dove In A Cherry Blossom Tree
I think that cherry blossom trees are just too gorgeous, and seeing a dove sitting in one is a sight worthy of creating art from! When coloring the petals of the tree, you can keep the colors soft by using some watercolor paint or other mild mediums.
12. Doves In A Wedding Scene
Wedding bells are ringing in this happy scene! Doves are often used at weddings, as they’ll be released in order to bring happiness, love, and peace for the newly married couple. Have you ever been to a wedding where doves were released?
13. Cute Dove In A Garden
This dove is just too cute! It’s landed in a garden and is probably looking for some tasty worms to snack on. Well, the worms would be tasty by a dove’s standards!
14. Dove Near A Church Steeple
Pairing a dove with a church steeple is a very appropriate match! Doves are closely associated with religions such as Christianity. They were also important in Greek and Roman mythology and legends.
15. Dove In A City
Doves and pigeons are common sights in many cities across the world. While there aren’t many trees to sit in, they can scavenge leftover food and crumbs left over by people in the city.
16. Dove On A Snowy Branch
Most doves tend to fly south for the Winter so that they can avoid the cold, but some will brave these snowy months. This dove has decided to tough it out as it sits on a branch with snow gathering on it.
17. Dove Pair Building A Nest
Teamwork is the cornerstone of any good relationship! These doves know it, as they work together to build a beautiful nest they can raise a family in.
18. Dove Resting On A Tree Branch
Flying around and looking for food is tiring work! This dove has taken a moment to relax on a branch and catch its breath.
19. Doves At A Fountain
Doves aren’t too particular about privacy when they have a bath, and they will happily show off in a public fountain where anyone can see them.
20. Dove In A Mandala Style Coloring Page
This final dove presents a gorgeous mandala design for you to flex your creative muscles on. There is an infinite number of ways in which you could color this one, and I know you will make it look amazing!After You Color Your Dove Pages
- Look up some inspirational quotes about peace and draw them on the pages.
- Create a wedding scene based on a real one you’ve been to and incorporate the doves into the scene.
- Buy some fake feathers from a craft store and give the doves some textured feathers.