How to Fold an Easy Origami Pigeon

These diagrams will show you how to fold a simple origami pigeon. If you’re unfamiliar with any of the techniques or folds in these instructions take a moment to review our Beginners Guide first.

Begin with a square sheet of paper rotated 45 degrees with the white site facing up.

Fold the paper in half and then unfold it.

Fold the paper in half the other way.

Fold both layers of paper to the right along the dotted line.

Fold the top layer of paper to the left along the dotted line.

Fold the model in half down along the dotted line.

Fold the top flap of paper up along the dotted line and then repeat on the other side.

Fold the paper along the dotted line and then unfold it.

Make an Inside Reverse Fold using the crease from the previous step.

The completed Pigeon.

How does your pigeon look? Post a photo of it in the comments!