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Land clearing has meant that there are fewer trees for these beautiful birds, and, because of their shy nature, these cockatoos avoid areas of high human activity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese birds are depicted in the coastal region of southern Queensland, where they are likely to be found on a very special occasion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 82cm (W) x 61cm (H).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium: Acrylic on canvas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFramed with a professional wooden frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dario Zanesco Original Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50616959107258,"sku":"013","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/5445\/1289\/files\/ELmwov9lVa.jpg?v=1790895988"},{"product_id":"a-ghostly-presence-barking-owl","title":"A Ghostly Presence Barking Owl","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color: oklch(0.21 0.006 285.885); font-family: Lato, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eBarking owls, like most owls in Australia, are fairly difficult to spot in the bush. Most people hear owls before seeing them, and some people never see them at all. The barking owl is one such species and is depicted in this painting. Though fairly common, it is mostly recognised by its barking call. The owl in this painting is not only taking cover behind some large tree branches, but is also partly disguised in a soft, atmospheric haze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: oklch(0.21 0.006 285.885); font-family: Lato, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eSize: 84cm (W) x 62 cm (H)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: oklch(0.21 0.006 285.885); font-family: Lato, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eMedium: Acrylic on canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: oklch(0.21 0.006 285.885); font-family: Lato, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eUnframed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dario Zanesco Original Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50616967004346,"sku":"012","price":1560.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/5445\/1289\/files\/lONT7NBi5V.jpg?v=1790896021"},{"product_id":"a-fleeting-moment","title":"A Fleeting Moment","description":"This artwork captures a fleeting moment of two Australian ravens departing an old livestock corral. 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This pair of butcherbirds is starting their day as the sun rises on a rural property. Scenes like this are reminiscent of the Australian outback.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 64cm (W) x 84cm (H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium: Acrylic on canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFramed with a black\/gold frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dario Zanesco Original Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50617064620218,"sku":"009","price":2090.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/5445\/1289\/files\/6VkdCNqLyl.jpg?v=1790897380"},{"product_id":"sleepyhead-koala","title":"Sleepyhead - Koala","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eWe all know that the Koala is an Australian icon. Not only are they big and fluffy, much like a pet dog, but they are also quiet and calm animals. One might even say they are lazy - perhaps symbolising the ideal Australian lifestyle? 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