Parliament Sits in Judgement

Acrylic on canvas (Sold)

122 cm W x 122 cm H
Yet another in the ‘Avian’ series, these Australian Boobook Owls (Ninox boobook), derived their name from their two-tone boo-book call. In some regions known as the mopoke, they are the smallest owl native to the Australian mainland. Using a fence, branch, or telegraph pole as a perch or vantage point from which to hunt, the Australian boobook pounces on prey then retreats to a tree or elevated place to eat it. It often hunts in open areas near trees, and also where prey is likely to congregate, such as mice near haystacks or barns, or flying insects near street- or house-lights.