#LittleCorellas

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2025-08-28

Two little Corellas playing hide-and-seek in paradise — palm fronds, blue skies, and feathered mischief.
I loved painting this moment of tropical peekaboo, where curiosity meets camouflage and those blue-ringed eyes say, “You didn’t see us… right?”

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Palm Peekaboo Australian Little Corellas In Hiding by Joan Stratton - paintingsbyjoan.com

Two cheeky white Corellas play hide-and-seek behind a curtain of palm fronds in this tropical slice of paradise. Their soft plumage glows against a dreamy blue sky, while their curious blue-ringed eyes peek through the leaves like feathered spies. I loved capturing this moment of quiet mischief—nature’s own version of peekaboo—where light, shadow, and foliage frame the birds in a dance of camouflage and curiosity.

The interplay of light and shadow through the palm fronds creates such a lush, immersive atmosphere. The way the cockatoos are partially veiled by the leaves adds a sense of quiet observation—like we’re catching a glimpse of something intimate and wild. Their blue eye rings pop beautifully against the soft whites and greens, and the gradient sky gives it a dreamy, tropical serenity.

This piece blends expressive wildlife art with a touch of whimsy, perfect for bird lovers, tropical dreamers, and anyone who’s ever felt the joy of spotting something beautiful just out of view.

The scientific name for Little Corella, Cacatua sanguinea, means 'Blood-stained Cockatoo' and refers to the dark pink markings between the eye & the bill. Also known as the short-billed corella, bare-eyed cockatoo, it is native to Australia & southern New Guinea.

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