Whoops – almost missed! This flying reptile is making a pretty clumsy landing on his rock, wings spread wide, and he’s laughing about it. Our pterosaur coloring page is a funny prehistoric coloring page about little mishaps. Grab the free printable and laugh along!
Why This Clumsy Landing Is So Funny
Everyone trips sometimes – and here it even happens to a flying reptile! The fact that he’s laughing shows kids that little mishaps are no big deal. The wide-spread wings are big areas to color. It’s a good-mood page that’s sure to get a smile.
🖨️ Step by Step: How to Print It Best
Click “Print” on the right, or download the image or PDF.
Letter or A4 in portrait, scaling set to “Fit to page” – the dinosaur fits the sheet perfectly.
Regular printer paper is fine for colored pencils; for paint, use thicker paper (65–110 lb).
Grab your crayons and go – then give the finished masterpiece a spot on the fridge!
How Did Pterosaurs Land?
Pterosaurs were flying reptiles, not dinosaurs. Scientists know how they landed thanks to fossil footprints: in France, they found a real “landing track.” It shows a pterosaur touching down feet first, taking a few steps, and then putting its hands on the ground too. On land, pterosaurs walked on all fours, folding up their long wings. Whether they were ever as clumsy as the one on our page, the tracks don’t say!
Fun Ideas for Your Finished Landing Page
Play “pterosaur landing”: spread your arms, fly around the room, and land on a pillow. Share your own funny oops moments. Or draw a second page showing how the next landing goes.
Color Ideas for the Landing Flier
Cheerful colors for a silly landing:
Bright wings with a dark edge.
Grays and browns for the landing spot.
A green body pairs nicely with orange.
Little gray clouds under his feet.
Great Times for This Pterosaur Coloring Page
A good-mood page for lots of occasions:
A funny page for any time.
After a little mishap.
A silly warm-up for a plane trip.
Pterosaur or dinosaur?
Landing Facts at a Glance
How pterosaurs got back on the ground:
It was a pterosaur.
Found in France.
Then the hands.
How they walked on land.
More Flying & Marine Reptile Coloring Pages
From giants of prehistoric seas to gliders of the skies – our collection has more flying and marine reptiles, none of which were actually dinosaurs.
🌊 More from “Flying & Sea Reptiles”:
Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- Laugh out loud: A clumsy landing.
- Encouraging: Mishaps are okay.
- Free to print: Download and print right away.
- Track facts: How scientists study landings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this coloring page for?
This page is great for kids ages 5 to 8. The spread wings and rock are big areas.
Is the download free?
Yes, all coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
What should we color it with?
Markers are great for bold wings, and crayons for the rock.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Flugsaurier-Landung.