Bazza the Kookaburra (Reproduction Print)

"Bazza" is the seventh of my series of Australian birds, "Flummoxed Flock". This piece was drawn from a reference photo supplied by Roger MacKertich (www.instagram.com/rogermacks.bird.photos)

Though the Blue-winged Kookaburra is only slightly smaller than its more famous relative, the Laughing Kookaburra, it is, nevertheless, one of the world’s largest kingfishers. Blue-winged Kookaburras inhabit northern and north-eastern Australia, and this range overlaps with that of the Laughing Kookaburra in northern and eastern Queensland, where both species may inhabit the same forests or woodlands. Both emit a loud, raucous cackling call that has been described as ‘extended maniacal laughter’, but, alas, the Blue-winged Kookaburra’s laugh is said to ‘lack the same sense of humour’.

The Blue-winged Kookaburra is found in coastal and subcoastal areas in northwest and northeast Australia,Torres Strait and Southern New Guinea. It is widespread in the Gulf Country of Queensland extending South to about Toowoomba. It is also widespread in the top end of NorthernTerritory. It is absent from the Eighty Mile beach area in Western Australia separating the Pilbara population.

Blue-winged Kookaburras are found in tropical and subtropical open woodlands, paperbark swamps, timber on watercourses, clearings, canefields and farmlands.

This particular specimen was captured in quite a quirky pose. He looks with curiosity at the viewer. Maybe a little aggressively... but this is contrasted with the coolish pallet and splatters which gives this whole composition a quirky feel.

The original piece has more contrast and it was photographed without varnish and in not ideal lighting situations. Please be advised colours may also differ depending on the device you are viewing this from.

The original is still available as a rolled canvas product (122cm square, he's a large one!) and can be stretched and framed on request, however, this listing is a range of options of beautiful reproduction prints and all sizes show the exquisite details of the original. The paper prints are a new affordable addition. Both sizes can be accommodated by frames found in large stores such as K-mart, Ikea, Big W, Target, Spotlight etc. You can find a very affordable frame to accommodate all four of my Flummoxed flock series in 21 cm square dimensions. This is an amazing gift idea!

• 40 cm square reproduction canvas print. Framed with natural Tasmanian oak
• 90 cm square reproduction canvas print. Rolled, and shipped in a tube (will require stretching and framing)
• 90 cm square reproduction canvas print, Framed with natural Tasmanian oak
• 21cm square paper print (with individual backing and plastic sleeve)
• 29.7cm square paper print (with individual backing and plastic sleeve).

Other sizes/options are available by enquiry.

Please note the framed versions will not be shipped internationally (please enquire for a shipping quote).

These are all print by demand, please allow up to two weeks (10 business days) for delivery.