Ruru | Morepork

Perched against a clean white backdrop, Ruru | Morepork is a native bird greeting card from Hiriwā Digital Art’s Inked collection. Large golden-yellow eyes command attention against richly mottled brown, cream and charcoal plumage, while the owl rests on a bare branch rendered in expressive black brushwork. Loose ink strokes and scattered splashes frame the bird, giving the composition a bold contemporary character while retaining the ruru’s distinctive watchful presence.

Ruru hold a particularly special place among Aotearoa New Zealand’s wildlife as the country’s only surviving native owl. Although ruru themselves are currently classified as Not Threatened, they are the sole remaining native representative of a group that once included the now-extinct laughing owl, or whēkau. Today, their distinctive call can still be heard in forests throughout much of mainland New Zealand and on offshore islands.

These greeting cards are fine art prints in card form, using the same 230gsm smooth matte archival-quality paper as Hiriwā’s larger prints.

Pigment-based, UV-stable archival inks reproduce the original digital artwork with fine detail and a non-glossy finish. Proudly New Zealand Made™.

One A6 greeting card, measuring 10.5 × 14.8cm when folded. The inside is blank for your own message.

Choose “With Envelope” or “Card Only” before adding to your cart. Cards are priced individually. Card-only orders have a minimum of 4 cards, in any mix of designs. You can order fewer cards with another physical product.

Handle with clean, dry hands and keep away from moisture. To enjoy the artwork after the occasion, display it away from direct sunlight or place it in a suitable frame.

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