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UAE Falcon Dot to Dot — Free 60-Dot Printable for Ages 5–7
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
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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Ages 5–7 — Easy
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 UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage listing for falconry.
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 UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage listing for falconry.
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 UAE dot to dot printables to keep the fun going.
Coloring Guide
UAE Falcon: Classic Real-Life Colors
A trained Saker falcon is mostly warm brown and gold with a pale, streaked chest. This set uses a bright palette to tell each part apart, so swap in browns and golds if you want a realistic look.
| Dot Range | Part | Color | Why this color | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numeric | Alphabet | |||
| 1–12 | A–L | The Head and Hooked Beak | Crayola Scarlet | The hooked beak has a small notch, the 'tomial tooth', that sets falcons apart from hawks; keep these lines short and sharp. |
| 13–24 | M–X | The Watchful Eye and Crown | Crayola Sky Blue | The large forward-facing eye gives the falcon its famously sharp sight and most of its fierce expression. |
| 25–36 | Y–AJ | The Wing Sweep | Crayola Goldenrod | The long swept-back wing is what makes the bird look fast, so draw it as one smooth continuous curve. |
| 37–48 | AK–AV | The Body and Chest | Crayola Scarlet | The chest is pale and heavily streaked on a real falcon, and it is the biggest area to fill. |
| 49–60 | AW–BH | The Tail Feathers | Crayola Sky Blue | The fanned tail trails behind and steers the bird, completing the sense of motion. |
UAE Falcon: Soft Natural Colors
In bright desert sun a falcon's plumage looks sandy and bleached, especially across the back and wings, which is the paler look here.
| Dot Range | Part | Color | Why this color | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numeric | Alphabet | |||
| 1–12 | A–L | The Head and Hooked Beak | Crayola Silver | Sun on the face lightens the beak to a pale horn colour with only a dark tip. |
| 13–24 | M–X | The Watchful Eye and Crown | Crayola Tan | The crown feathers bleach to a soft sandy brown in strong desert light. |
| 25–36 | Y–AJ | The Wing Sweep | Crayola Sea Green | A falcon's upper wing looks dusty and sun-faded when seen from above. |
| 37–48 | AK–AV | The Body and Chest | Crayola Silver | The already-pale chest turns almost cream in bright daylight. |
| 49–60 | AW–BH | The Tail Feathers | Crayola Tan | Backlit tail feathers glow a thin, washed-out tan. |
UAE Falcon: Bold Real-Life Colors
Some falcons flown in the Emirates are darker grey-brown birds, so this stronger set gives the feathers a deeper, higher-contrast finish.
| Dot Range | Part | Color | Why this color | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numeric | Alphabet | |||
| 1–12 | A–L | The Head and Hooked Beak | Crayola Forest Green | On a dark grey falcon the head markings stand out hard, so use a deep colour here. |
| 13–24 | M–X | The Watchful Eye and Crown | Crayola Brown | A bold crown shade sharpens the mask-like pattern around the eye. |
| 25–36 | Y–AJ | The Wing Sweep | Crayola Orange | The flight feathers along the wing are the darkest part of the whole bird. |
| 37–48 | AK–AV | The Body and Chest | Crayola Forest Green | Heavy brown barring can make even the chest look dark on some birds. |
| 49–60 | AW–BH | The Tail Feathers | Crayola Brown | The tail carries thick dark bands, so finish with a strong tone. |
Why Is the UAE Falcon Dot to Dot Printable Rated Easy?
The UAE Falcon is rated easy. Of its 60 dots, 43 run in straight lines, with 9 curved, 3 zigzag and 5 sharp-turn dots. The stretches to slow down for are body and chest at dots 47–48 and watchful eye and crown at dots 19–20. Follow the numbered order even when another dot looks nearer, and check the next number before each turn.
Straight
43 dots · 72%
Easiest — join two dots with one straight pencil stroke.
Curved
9 dots · 15%
19 20
Zigzag
3 dots · 5%
Quick in-and-out changes of direction. Good counting practice.
Sharp turns
5 dots · 8%
47 48
We traced all 60 dots on this exact worksheet by hand — the sharp turns at dots 47–48 is where it got tricky, and you can check that against your own printout.
Key Sections to Know
Every notable stretch of the path, dot by dot.
| Dot Range | Pattern | Why It Matters | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numeric | Alphabet | ||
| 19 20 | S T | Curved | Around watchful eye and crown, the line eases through a smooth bend at dots 19–20; keep the pencil moving slowly. |
| 25 26 | Y Z | Curved | Dots 25–26 round off wing sweep — connect them one at a time so the arc stays even. |
| 47 48 | AU AV | Sharp turns | Expect an abrupt turn on body and chest between dots 47 and 48, so pause before joining them. |
Bottom line: The UAE Falcon dot to dot is easy rated — 87% smooth lines with just 1 short section to watch for.
