Black Stork
by Amy E Fraser
Title
Black Stork
Artist
Amy E Fraser
Medium
Painting - Oil Pastel On Paper
Description
The Black Stork by Amy E. Fraser. This is an expressive large bird portrait in shades of black, blue, green, purple, orange and red with bright eyes complimented with a red violet textural background.
The black stork (Ciconia nigra) is a large bird in the stork family Ciconiidae. Measuring on average 37 to 39 inches from beak tip to end of tail with a 57 to 61 inch wingspan, the adult black stork has mainly black plumage, strikingly iridescent with a purplish green sheen,, with white underparts, long red legs and a long pointed red beak. A widespread but uncommon species, it breeds in scattered locations across Europe (predominantly in Portugal and Spain, and central and eastern parts), and east across the Palearctic to the Pacific Ocean. It is a long-distance migrant, with European populations wintering in tropical Sub-Saharan Africa, and Asian populations in the Indian subcontinent. Unlike the closely related white stork, the black stork is a shy and wary species. It is seen singly or in pairs, usually in marshy areas, rivers or inland waters. It feeds on amphibians, small fish and insects, generally wading slowly in shallow water stalking its prey. Breeding pairs usually build nests in large forest trees which can be seen from long distances, as well as on large boulders, or under overhanging ledges in mountainous areas. The female lays two to five grayish-white eggs, which become soiled over time in the nest. Incubation takes 32 to 38 days, with both sexes sharing duties, and fledging takes 60 to 71 days.
Amy E. Fraser’s Oil Pastel Animal Portrait series is an impassioned tribute to the beauty and magic of our beloved Animal Kingdom. Fun, gestural and energetic, these vibrant animals are painted in a stylized realism that is imbued with distinctive character and personality.
The Black Stork by Amy E. Fraser. Animal Portrait Paintings created from the artist’s intense connection to and love for all creatures great and small. Oil Pastel on archival paper. All images copyright Amy E. Fraser. All rights reserved.
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February 10th, 2023
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