There is a reason the seagull is such a beloved first bird to fold — its crisp, swept-back wings and tidy body come together from surprisingly few folds. This version is a clean, beginner-friendly model, laid out as a photo-by-photo sequence you can follow at your own pace. Whether you are new to origami birds or just want a quick, satisfying make, a row of these little gulls looks lovely on a shelf or dangling from a mobile. Let us fold one.

STEP 15. The completed Seagull