On Top of the World Print
This art print is a reproduction of an original watercolour painting by Chris Spiker.
Red-tailed black cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus banksii)
Glimpses of brilliant red tail feathers and the loud "karee" call are the signs of the most glamorous of the Western Australian black cockatoos. Sometimes called the forest red-tailed black cockatoo, this beauty of the south west travels in flocks of 10 to 30 above the trees, where they feed on the seeds of the marri, jarrah, karri and sheoak. Habitat clearing and the disappearance of suitable mature trees fro breeding, has place these beautiful birds under increasing pressure and results in less frequent sightings than in previous times. A pair of red-tails may typically only have one offspring in a breeding season.
Origin: Made in Western Australia
Materials: Printed on Hahnemuhle photo rag bright white paper. Comes with a 5cm white mount, ready to frame.
Dimensions: H 29cm x W 38.5cm (image size H 19cm x W 28.5cm)
Note: Print only - frame not included
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Chris Spiker is a self-taught artist who works mostly in watercolours, depicting the birds, animals and flora of Western Australia. He lives in Margaret River, Western Australia.
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