People's Choice award

The Desert Princess

for the Princess Parrot

Vulnerable

By Marley, age 9

I was inspired by the Southern Emu Wren because of its beautiful blue feathers. My artwork shows it flying across the Australian desert. I hope people protect its habitat so this rare and colourful bird can live safely in the wild.

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