How to fold an origami flapping bird

Steps

1. 1

   Step 1

   
   Materials: one square sheet of paper
2. 2

   Step 2

   
   This model begins with the square base. See the instruction of how to make a square base if you do not know how With the open end of your square base at the bottom fold the 2 side points to the center crease
3. 3

   Step 3

   
   Fold the top point down along the 2 flaps you just made. Unfold Flip your paper over and repeat steps 2 and 3 on the other side.
4. 4

   Step 4

   
   Result
5. 5

   Step 5

   
   Unfold the flaps you just made in steps 2 to 4 and lift the top layer up
6. 6

   Step 6

   
   Press down on the horizontal crease and push the sides sticking up to the center along the creases.
7. 7

   Step 7

   
   Result Flip the paper over and repeat steps 5 and 6
8. 8

   Step 8

   
   Fold both parts of the bottom up at an angle as shown in picture.
9. 9

   Step 9

   
   Result Unfold
10. 10

    Step 10

    
    and push the left flap to the right side at the same time
11. 11

    Step 11

    
    Result Repeat steps 10 to 13 on the left side.
12. 12

    Step 12

    
    Make a slanted crease for the head. Pull the right side open a little. See next picture of the view from the inside
13. 13

    Step 13

    
    Fold along the crease you made for the head and reclose the layer you opened. See next picture for the angle and result.
14. 14

    Step 14

    
    Fold the wing down at an angle. Flip the paper over and fold down the other wing to match. Pull the wings up.
15. 15

    Step 15

    
    Fold the right flap to the left as you would a page in a book.
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    Step 16

    
    Your flapping bird is ready to play with! Hold the bird at the center bottom and pull the tail up and down to see the wings move.
17. 17

    Step 17

    
    Bring the bottom point up along the crease