Australian Kookaburra #2
by Blair Stuart
Title
Australian Kookaburra #2
Artist
Blair Stuart
Medium
Digital Art - Digital Images / Hand Painted
Description
Original image captured at North Head on the Sapphire coast New South Wales. Shot in Black and White then Hand Painted for effect
Kookaburras (genus Dacelo) are terrestrial kingfishers native to Australia and New Guinea. They are large to very large, with a total length of 28–42 cm (11–17 in). The name is a loanword from Wiradjuri guuguubarra, and is onomatopoeic of its call. The single member of the genus Clytoceyx, though commonly referred to as the Shovel-billed Kookaburra, is not treated in this article.
Kookaburras are best known for their unmistakable call, which sounds uncannily like loud, echoing human laughter – good-natured, but rather hysterical, merriment in the case of the renowned Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae); and maniacal cackling in the case of the slightly smaller Blue-winged Kookaburra (D. leachii). They are generally not closely associated with water, and can be found in habitats ranging from humid forest to arid savanna, but also in suburban and residential areas near running water and where food can be searched for easily.
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June 30th, 2012
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Comments (4)
Michael Mrozik
this is a great shot blair sure is one cool looking bird , one i would not see around here . wonderful work that goes in my favs list and gets my vote :>)
Blair Stuart replied:
Cheers Michael, appreciate your visit as always. My thanks for your kind words, the fav and vote.
Blair Stuart
Thank you Krista, for the Feature in your "Collectors Treasures" Group it is much appreciated.
Lianne Schneider
My Lord - I just can't keep up with you young man! This is stunning Blair - beautifully rendered in these lovely tones. Fabulous work. f/V
Blair Stuart replied:
Cheers Lianne, appreciate greatly your kind words and feedback. Been a long time since I have been called a young man lol. I have been on a bit of a posting frenzy of recent times, will have to slow the pace down :)
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