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Angela Parr
Resplendent
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The Straw-Necked Ibis (Threskiornis spinicollis) has an unenviable reputation as a worthless scavenger, however nothing could be further from the truth. Aboriginal communities recognise all ibis species (the Glossy, the Australian White and the Straw-necked) as a health indicator for our vital wetland ecosystems. Ibis are extremely important for pest control, being natural regulators of insect and grub populations, and their nesting colony guano droppings enriches the soil, promoting plant growth and improved overall health of the wetland.
They are frequently seen standing on high branches of bare trees, silhouetted against the sky. Their plumage, of distinctive, highly iridescent glossy colours, becomes apparent in bright sunlight. Resplendent means attractive and impressive through being richly colourful, and it was this quality I paid homage to.
Size: 94 × 100 cm
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About Angela Parr
Angela Parr is an award-winning artist, with her work now in homes all over the world. She has achieved many awards that are far too numerous to list individually. She has been drawing and painting for as long as she can remember and has used all mediums in her artworks, to great success. These days she focuses almost solely on Pastels. Her great passion is wildlife, specifically Australian birds and both African and Australian mammals. Her subjects tend to be both the “popular” ones as well as those less well-known but in desperate need of recognition and often conservation.
