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Australian Sacred Kingfisher
A familiar resident in Australia and New Zealand, this kingfisher is widespread in paperbark forest, mangroves and open timbered areas.The sacred kingfisher is usually solitary, pairing only to breed. Both sexes excavate the nesting burrow one to two metres above the ground in arboreal termite mounds, hollow limbs, and sometimes earth banks or even fence posts defending the nest with tenacity. Thier diet consists mainly of small reptiles, crickets, grass hoppers, beetles and their larvae. When the birds are near water, they eat fish and both fresh and saltwater crustaceans. A kingfisher will sit motionless on a branch or wire watching intently for prey, then plunge down, grasping the prey in its bill before returning to the perch to swallow it. This beautiful handpainted polyresin is designed by Jane Elwell. Dimension: 180mm. ABOUT THE ARTIST Jane Elwell has a love of Australian native birds and animals and a natural flair for creating works of art. Her passion shows clearly in the fine detail and accuracy of her sculptures. For the last 19 years, she has worked from her studio gallery in Woodburn, Northern NSW, building a reputation of excellence that has seen her work in high demand by collectors both in Australia and overseas. Admire the beauty of the Australian wildlife through Jane's masterpieces.
A familiar resident in Australia and New Zealand, this kingfisher is widespread in paperbark forest, mangroves and open timbered areas.The sacred kingfisher is usually solitary, pairing only to breed. Both sexes excavate the nesting burrow one to two metres above the ground in arboreal termite mounds, hollow limbs, and sometimes earth banks or even fence posts defending the nest with tenacity. Thier diet consists mainly of small reptiles, crickets, grass hoppers, beetles and their larvae. When the birds are near water, they eat fish and both fresh and saltwater crustaceans. A kingfisher will sit motionless on a branch or wire watching intently for prey, then plunge down, grasping the prey in its bill before returning to the perch to swallow it. This beautiful handpainted polyresin is designed by Jane Elwell. Dimension: 180mm. ABOUT THE ARTIST Jane Elwell has a love of Australian native birds and animals and a natural flair for creating works of art. Her passion shows clearly in the fine detail and accuracy of her sculptures. For the last 19 years, she has worked from her studio gallery in Woodburn, Northern NSW, building a reputation of excellence that has seen her work in high demand by collectors both in Australia and overseas. Admire the beauty of the Australian wildlife through Jane's masterpieces.
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A familiar resident in Australia and New Zealand, this kingfisher is widespread in paperbark forest, mangroves and open timbered areas.The sacred kingfisher is usually solitary, pairing only to breed. Both sexes excavate the nesting burrow one to two