The Big Powerful Owl is a sculpture 8 m (26 ft) tall, [1] designed by Bruce Armstrong, in the Belconnen District of Canberra, Australia; it depicts a powerful owl (Ninox strenua). [2] Built in 2011, it is one of numerous big things in the Australian Capital Territory. [3][4]

The owl is classified as an occasional resident to the ACT and has been sighted in the Australian National Botanic Gardens, Canberra Nature Park and Namadgi National Park. The owl has a commanding and enigmatic presence when encountered in the wild.

Apr 4, 2024 · Renowned Melbourne sculptor Bruce Armstrong, known for the iconic Belco Owl in Canberra, dies at 67. ACT Chief Minister pays tribute. Explore the legacy of the Belco Owl.

Apr 4, 2024 · Bruce Armstong, the talented artist behind one of Canberra’s most beloved statues, has sadly passed away aged 67 after a “long and brave battle with a terrible illness”. Mr Armstrong created the iconic Belco Owl statue that has become famous amongst locals and visitors for its unique appearance.

Mar 31, 2021 · Canberra Daily can exclusively reveal plans to relocate the polarising yet undeniably iconic Belco Owl from its home on the corner of Belconnen Way and Benjamin Way to outside the Legislative Assembly.

Next in my Canberra Birds artwork series: Barn owl at the Belconnen Owl. A barn owl flies past the Belconnen Penis Owl sculpture at dusk, as the commuter traffic crawls into the Canberra evening. The statue in my scene is Owl, an 8 metre tall sculpture by Melbourne-based sculptor Bruce Armstrong.

Nov 20, 2024 · The work is iconic among locals who affectionately refer to it as the ‘Belco Owl’. Both works depict the Powerful Owl (Ninox strenua). Native to the south-eastern Australia, it is the largest owl on the continent and is distinguished by its long tail, comparatively small head and large round eyes.

Apr 30, 2022 · Belconnen’s iconic Owl sculpture is celebrating its 10th anniversary and the local post office is literally ‘marking’ the occasion. From 12 May, items mailed from the Westfield Belconnen post office will receive a postmark depicting Bruce Armstrong’s eight-metre-tall bird.

Jan 9, 2025 · Will you ever see real Belco owls in the trees around Canberra? How long is the Kokoda Trail? And how…

Nov 16, 2018 · Canberra's suspiciously-shaped owl statue has a new baby brother. The recently installed phallic figure stands 2.4 metres tall on a roundabout in the town of Kikinda in northern Serbia. It has been drawing ridicule locally and making world news for its striking silhouette.