'Inquisitive Robin' (kakaruwai/South Island robin) limited edition print
'Inquisitive Robin' (kakaruwai/South Island robin) limited edition print
Robins are a friendly bird, showing little fear of humans, which makes them a favourite for trampers and bird lovers. As they mainly forage on the ground for invertebrates, they’ll often come close to people, who may disturb insects in leaf litter. Males - especially bachelors - are great singers, and cheerfully sing for a few minutes at a time to woo the ladies. There are three variants - the toutouwai (North Island robin), kakaruwai (South Island robin) and the karure (critically-endangered black robin from the Chatham islands). This robin was photographed at Piano Flat, which is nestled in the Waikaia Forest in Southland (see it here on the blog!) - a mature beech forest with beautiful mossy undergrowth, where you often see robins, tomtits and fantails. North and South Island robins look fairly similar, however the North Island robin is a mid-grey colour with a white chest, and the South Island robin is a darker grey with a creamier coloured chest. Kakaruwai are spread throughout the island, but are more commonly found in mature forest where predator control keeps rats and stoats at bay. Unfortunately, their conservation status is ‘declining’, so more predator control is needed to ensure they don’t become more at-risk.
Watch the behind the scenes video of the making of this artwork below!
Limited edition fine art giclée print produced in New Zealand using the highest quality archival paper, inks and processes. Each print is hand signed and numbered by Hannah.
Caring for your print – For maximum longevity of your print, we recommend framing it with UV-resistant glass and also not hanging it in direct sunlight.
Available sizes:
A4 – $140
A3 – $220
Please read the additional shipping information below before ordering.
Original artwork has sold.
Behind the scenes making of ‘Inquisitive Robin’
Shipping and additional information
'Inquisitive Robin' – Artwork sizes and edition numbers:
A4 – 210 × 297mm – edition of 80
A3 – 297 x 420mm – edition of 60
Shipping information:
Most artworks are stocked at Hannah’s studio in small numbers. Prints which are in stock should arrive within 1-2 weeks. However, some artworks are printed on demand (in particular A1 size prints)
Please allow up to 2-3 weeks for your print to arrive. For urgent deliveries, please enquire before ordering.A4 size to A2 size prints are carefully flat packaged between sturdy cardboard. A1 size prints are rolled and sent in a packing tube.
Artworks are sent through NZ Post with a tracked courier – Hannah will get in touch and provide a tracking number the day your parcel has been sent.
If you would like your artwork gift wrapped please let me know in the ‘notes’ section of the checkout.
International shipping: Parcels are sent via NZ post with a tracked courier, which is insured while in transit. Please note that there may be local fees and/or import duties payable when the art arrives, so please check if this applies for you before purchasing. Australia, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Sweden, France, Germany, Israel and Mexico are already set up and are available through the checkout. Please contact here for delivery to other countries.