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The Big Powerful Owl

Belconnen Owl

An imposing eight-metre-tall concrete and fiberglass sculpture created by renowned artist Bruce Armstrong in 2011 and one of Australia's many big things. Officially representing the endangered Powerful Owl native to southeastern Australia, this quirky monument is proudly claimed as one of Australia’s iconic 'Big Things'. The statue has earned immense local notoriety and a cult status due to its highly controversial abstract anatomy, with the rear shape of the owl bearing a comical, undeniable resemblance to male genitalia, making it a popular, highly tongue-in-cheek photo opportunity for travellers.

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Canberra/Belconnen, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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