Start with a square sheet of paper (any color side up).
Fold in half diagonally to form a triangle; crease well; unfold.
Fold in half diagonally the other way; crease well; unfold.
Fold the paper in half horizontally; crease well; unfold.
Fold the paper in half vertically; crease well; unfold.
Fold the paper so it becomes a smaller square by bringing corners to the center along the crease lines.
Fold the top-right corner to the center crease; crease.
Fold the top-left corner to the center crease; crease.
Flip over.
Fold the new top-right corner to the center crease; crease.
Fold the new top-left corner to the center crease; crease.
Fold the figure in half along the center vertical crease.
Fold the nose area down slightly to form the front tip; crease.
Unfold just enough to open the wings.
Fold one side wing down along the crease.
Fold the other side wing down along the crease.
Adjust the wings so they are symmetrical.
Crease the wing edges firmly.
Optional: Slightly bend the tail up for stability.