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UAE Falcon Dot to Dot Printable — 60 Dots in Flight
Connect 60 dots to reveal a falcon in mid-flight, wings swept back and talons ready. The falcon is the national bird of the United Arab Emirates and a symbol of Emirati heritage. This easy puzzle is great for young learners practising number sequencing while learning about a bird with a very old story.
Difficulty
Easy
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| Dots: | 1–60 |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Fun fact: Falcons in the UAE can carry their own passports — a real document used when they travel abroad with their owners!
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How to Solve the UAE Falcon Dot-to-Dot Puzzle
Long before oil or skyscrapers, there was falconry. Bedouin tribes in the desert relied on trained falcons to hunt for food, and that partnership between bird and handler became one of the most treasured traditions in Emirati culture. Today the falcon appears on the UAE's coat of arms, and falconry itself is protected as a piece of living heritage. This 60-dot puzzle traces a falcon caught mid-flight. Grab a pencil, find dot 1, and let's bring this bird to life.
1–12 — The Head and Hooked Beak
Start at dot 1 and work through to dot 12 to draw the falcon's sharp, alert head and its distinctive hooked beak. This is a small section, but it sets the character of the whole drawing — a falcon's face should look focused, almost fierce. Keep the lines short and precise here rather than sweeping.
Fun fact!
A falcon's beak has a small notch near the tip called a 'tomial tooth.' Falcons use it to sever the spine of prey quickly. It's one of the small anatomical details that separates falcons from hawks and eagles, which kill with their talons instead.
A falcon's beak has a small notch near the tip called a 'tomial tooth.' Falcons use it to sever the spine of prey quickly. It's one of the small anatomical details that separates falcons from hawks and eagles, which kill with their talons instead.
13–24 — The Watchful Eye and Crown
Continue from dot 13 to dot 24 to shape the top of the head and the large, forward-facing eye. Falcons have some of the sharpest eyesight in the animal kingdom, and getting this section right really brings the bird's expression to life. Encourage children to take their time on the curve of the eye — it carries a lot of the drawing's personality.
Fun fact!
A falcon can reportedly spot a rabbit from roughly two miles away. Their eyesight is estimated to be several times sharper than a human's, which is exactly why falconers train them to hunt from great heights and long distances.
A falcon can reportedly spot a rabbit from roughly two miles away. Their eyesight is estimated to be several times sharper than a human's, which is exactly why falconers train them to hunt from great heights and long distances.
25–36 — The Wing Sweep
Trace dots 25 through 36 to draw the long, swept-back wing — the part of the puzzle that gives this bird its sense of speed. This is a good stretch for practising a smooth, continuous curve rather than short, choppy lines. A steady hand here makes the falcon look like it's actually cutting through the air.
Fun fact!
The peregrine falcon, a close relative of the birds trained in UAE falconry, is the fastest animal on the planet. It can exceed 240 miles per hour in a hunting dive, called a stoop.
The peregrine falcon, a close relative of the birds trained in UAE falconry, is the fastest animal on the planet. It can exceed 240 miles per hour in a hunting dive, called a stoop.
37–48 — The Body and Chest
Connect dots 37 to 48 to fill out the falcon's chest and main body. This is the largest single section of the puzzle, and a good place to slow down and count carefully — it's easy to lose track of the sequence in a longer stretch like this one.
Fun fact!
Falconry was jointly inscribed by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010, with the UAE among the founding nations on that list. It remains one of the clearest links between the country's Bedouin past and its modern identity. Learn more from <a href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/falconry-a-living-human-heritage-01708" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage listing for falconry</a>.
Falconry was jointly inscribed by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010, with the UAE among the founding nations on that list. It remains one of the clearest links between the country's Bedouin past and its modern identity. Learn more from <a href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/falconry-a-living-human-heritage-01708" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage listing for falconry</a>.
49–60 — The Tail Feathers
Finish the puzzle by connecting dots 49 through 60 to draw the fanned tail feathers trailing behind the bird. Twelve dots left — a strong, confident finish here completes the sense of motion the whole drawing has been building toward.
Fun fact!
Abu Dhabi is home to the world's largest falcon hospital, which treats thousands of birds every year and even issues the falcon passports required for owners flying with their birds across borders.
Abu Dhabi is home to the world's largest falcon hospital, which treats thousands of birds every year and even issues the falcon passports required for owners flying with their birds across borders.
Well done — your falcon is ready to take flight! Try colouring it in warm browns and golds like a real Saker falcon, or give it a more dramatic look with deep greys and blacks. Curious about more of the world's landmarks and animals? Explore more planes dot to dot printables to keep the fun going.
Coloring Guide
UAE Falcon: Classic Real-Life Colors
This familiar palette uses colors commonly seen on the real subject.
- 1–12 (The Head and Hooked Beak): Crayola Scarlet — This color gives this part its familiar real-life appearance.
- 13–24 (The Watchful Eye and Crown): Crayola Sky Blue — This color gives this part its familiar real-life appearance.
- 25–36 (The Wing Sweep): Crayola Goldenrod — This color gives this part its familiar real-life appearance.
- 37–48 (The Body and Chest): Crayola Scarlet — This color gives this part its familiar real-life appearance.
- 49–60 (The Tail Feathers): Crayola Sky Blue — This color gives this part its familiar real-life appearance.
UAE Falcon: Soft Natural Colors
This lighter palette reflects a real sunlit or pale version of the subject.
- 1–12 (The Head and Hooked Beak): Crayola Silver — A lighter shade helps show how this part can look in bright daylight.
- 13–24 (The Watchful Eye and Crown): Crayola Tan — A lighter shade helps show how this part can look in bright daylight.
- 25–36 (The Wing Sweep): Crayola Sea Green — A lighter shade helps show how this part can look in bright daylight.
- 37–48 (The Body and Chest): Crayola Silver — A lighter shade helps show how this part can look in bright daylight.
- 49–60 (The Tail Feathers): Crayola Tan — A lighter shade helps show how this part can look in bright daylight.
UAE Falcon: Bold Real-Life Colors
This stronger palette is inspired by real materials, markings, or painted versions.
- 1–12 (The Head and Hooked Beak): Crayola Forest Green — This deeper color reflects a real marking, material, or painted finish.
- 13–24 (The Watchful Eye and Crown): Crayola Brown — This deeper color reflects a real marking, material, or painted finish.
- 25–36 (The Wing Sweep): Crayola Orange — This deeper color reflects a real marking, material, or painted finish.
- 37–48 (The Body and Chest): Crayola Forest Green — This deeper color reflects a real marking, material, or painted finish.
- 49–60 (The Tail Feathers): Crayola Brown — This deeper color reflects a real marking, material, or painted finish.
