Myth ColoringCreature notes · 肥遗（鸟）· féi yí
Fei Yi Bird Coloring Page
A quail-like bird with a yellow body and red beak, recorded on Mount Ying in the Shan Hai Jing.
About Fei Yi Bird
Origin
Shan Hai Jing · Xishan Jing
Appearance
The Shan Hai Jing describes the bird Fei Yi as quail-like, yellow-bodied, and red-beaked. This coloring design interprets the source with a curled crest, layered golden feathers, teal and vermilion accents, an ornate tail, and cloud-filled branches. The exact plumage patterns, crest, and scenery are modern artistic additions rather than fixed details from the source.
Legend
Fei Yi is recorded among the birds of Mount Ying, where the source also notes local plants, minerals, and waterways. The text says that eating the bird would cure li, an old term connected with skin disease, and kill insects. This is ancient mythic and medical lore, not modern health guidance or a reason to consume any animal.
Symbolism
Fei Yi can be read as a small mountain bird transformed into a sign of protection from illness and pests. Its warm yellow body and red beak give it a vivid, memorable contrast. As a coloring page, the crest, feathers, tail ornament, clouds, branches, and leaves invite gold, vermilion, teal, and cream, or an entirely personal palette.
Finished Artwork
Printable Coloring Page
Print the clean black-and-white line art, or download the A4-friendly PDF for your coloring table.
Coloring Ideas
The color reference is only a starting point. Try a palette that feels right to you: soft pencils for a quiet, storybook look, bold markers for stronger contrast, or colors inspired by a favorite landscape. You do not need to match the finished artwork exactly—this Fei Yi Bird coloring page is yours to explore.
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Printing Tips
- Print the black-and-white PDF at A4 size or choose “Fit to page.”
- Use crayons, colored pencils, or markers on a paper weight that suits your tools.
- Keep the color guide on screen or beside you for inspiration while coloring.