There are 38 species of Falcon found around the world but only one species is found here in New Zealand - the Kārearea. Today there are estimated to only be about 5,000-8,000 Kārearea left in NZ - making them a threatened species.

I’ve wanted to paint this amazing bird for a while now - their beautiful brown and burnt orange plumage contrasting with the sunflower yellow around their eyes made this bird a dream to paint.

The background holds rays of sage green in various depths of colour, representing the forests, open country and vineyards that these birds roam across.

Dimensions; 25cm x 25cm canvas - approx 27cm x 27cm framed

Materials; acrylic on canvas framed in an American Ash tray frame (55mm deep frame)

*Note that limited edition prints may be created from this painting.