Decembird 2026: Draw a Bird a Day in December (Prompts & Hashtag)
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Draw or paint a bird every day of December, 31 birds in all. Decembird was created in 2016 by Virginia Greene and Justine Lee Hirten, inspired by Inktober. The original prompt list is optional, and many artists make their own list each year.
⚠️ 2026 status: No official 2026 list. The creators' original 2016 list is still the classic one, and following a list is optional.
| When | December 1–31 |
|---|---|
| Recurrence | Annual |
| Mediums | any medium, drawing |
| Hashtag | #decembird #decembird2026 |
| Organizer | Created in 2016 by Virginia Greene and Justine Lee Hirten |
| Official page | https://virginiagreene.tumblr.com/post/153889267223/hey-everyone-im-excited-to-share-with-you-a-bird |
| Prompt list | Not confirmed yet |
Find it in: December 2026
Decembird 2026 prompt list
🗓️ No Decembird 2026 prompt list is out yet (checked Oct 26, 2026). The creators haven't updated the official list since 2016, and the original post says the list is optional. Many artists make their own: for example, illustrator Samuel Mathias posted his Decembird 2024 and 2025 bird lists. Pick birds you love, local birds, or one bird from a field guide each day.
How to join Decembird 2026
- Pick a bird for each day: your own list, the original 2016 list on the creator's post, or another artist's list.
- Draw or paint one bird a day from December 1 to 31, in any medium.
- Post with #decembird and #decembird2026.
- Missed a day? Catch up whenever you like.
Decembird 2026 FAQ
When is Decembird 2026?
December 1–31, 2026. That's 31 birds.
Who created Decembird?
Virginia Greene and Justine Lee Hirten created it in 2016, inspired by Inktober (see the original post).
Do I have to follow a prompt list?
No. The original post says the list is optional. Any bird counts.
Which hashtags should I use?
#decembird and #decembird2026.
Can I do Decembird and Drawcember together?
Yes. Make your daily Drawcember drawing a bird and tag both.
Sources & last check
Checked 2026-10-26: origin, rules and hashtag on the creator's Tumblr post (Nov 30, 2016). No 2026 list found yet.
- https://virginiagreene.tumblr.com/post/153889267223/hey-everyone-im-excited-to-share-with-you-a-bird
- https://samuelmathias.art/art-challenges/
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