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A highly detailed painting depicts several birds surrounding an open book floating on a river, framed by a dark, moody forest and a cloudy sky, with hints of blue sky. The scene is dramatic and ethereal, with soft brushstrokes and detailed feathers. In the foreground, two white-bodied birds with yellow-orange beaks and legs are perched on the open book, facing each other almost beak-to-beak, appearing in conversation or courtship. The bird on the right has striking reddish-brown wings, while the left bird has wings with brown and white feathers. Another bird, with a light brown body and brown and white-striped wings, is in mid-flight on the left side of the frame, with its beak pointing towards the open book. A white bird with bright yellow plumage and wings is visible in the upper center, soaring with its wings spread, its beak open. In the background, a dark, winding river flows through a dense, shadowy forest with tall, dark trees, creating a sense of depth and mystery. The sky is filled with heavy, dark clouds but has a patch of bright blue and white clouds in the upper right, suggesting a breaking storm or a fading light.