
Emu Wren and Cherry Blossom branch

by Jan Matson
Title
Emu Wren and Cherry Blossom branch
Artist
Jan Matson
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
Emu Wren and Cherry Blossom branch. A small Mallee Emu Wren bird with a brownish-grey body and blue-tinted head is perched delicately on a branch of pink cherry blossoms. The blossoms radiate a soft, serene vibe against the light textured background, evoking the tranquil beauty of spring. Native bird art of Australia.
The Mallee Emu-Wren is a tiny bird native to the mallee scrublands of southeastern Australia, particularly in South Australia and Victoria. Known for its tiny size, it weighs just 5-6 grams and has distinct, wispy tail feathers resembling those of an emu, which inspired its name. Males have a pale blue face and throat, while females display more subdued brownish tones.
These birds rely on dense vegetation such as spinifex grass for shelter and nesting, making them vulnerable to habitat loss through bushfires and land clearing.
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May 29th, 2024
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Don Columbus
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "A Birding Group - Wings" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020-2024 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!

Diane Hocker
A most delicate and refined Cherry Blossom branch crowned with the tiny Wren, Jan, a lovely oil painting,