{"product_id":"hand-carved-mountain-bluebird-hanging-bird-ornament","title":"Mountain Bluebird Hanging Ornament - Hand-Carved Solid Basswood","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMountain Bluebird Hanging Ornament — Hand-Carved Solid Basswood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Mountain Bluebird (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ebird.org\/species\/moublu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSialia currucoides\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e) is inspired by the global avian data and sightings tracked by eBird, the world’s largest biodiversity database maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. The male’s extraordinary all-over sky-blue plumage — one of the purest blues found in any North American bird — makes the Mountain Bluebird an unforgettable sight hovering over open meadows and mountain grasslands from Alaska to New Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMountain Bluebird (\u003cem\u003eSialia currucoides\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Basswood — sustainably sourced, knot-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCraftsmanship\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-carved and hand-painted by skilled artisans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\" H (5 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHanging ornament with cord loop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike resin, this solid basswood piece allows for anatomical precision found in our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paintedbird.shop\/collections\/hanging-bird-ornaments\"\u003eHanging Bird Ornaments Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Basswood is the preferred medium of master carvers worldwide — its tight, uniform grain accepts fine detail cuts without splintering, holds paint with exceptional fidelity, and ages gracefully without warping. Rendering the Mountain Bluebird’s luminous, uniform sky-blue plumage demands layered hand-painting on a precisely carved form — the subtle tonal variation from crown to wingtip is a detail that only a skilled artisan working in solid wood can achieve faithfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e The male’s brilliant all-over sky-blue plumage, pale whitish belly, and slender upright posture are carved and painted to field-guide accuracy — capturing one of the most visually striking birds of the American West.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEco-Friendly Art:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid wood, not plastic or resin. A renewable, biodegradable material that leaves a lighter footprint without sacrificing beauty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Decor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hang it on a Christmas tree, in a mountain cabin, from a window in a western-themed room, or as a year-round nature display — the Mountain Bluebird’s pure blue form is striking in any setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThoughtful Gift:\u003c\/strong\u003e The perfect present for birdwatchers, western birding enthusiasts, and anyone who has been stopped in their tracks by a Mountain Bluebird hovering over a high meadow. Also a meaningful 5th anniversary gift — wood is the traditional material for five years together, and the Bluebird is a timeless symbol of happiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🐦 Did You Know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAccording to eBird data, the Mountain Bluebird (\u003cem\u003eSialia currucoides\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the \u003cstrong\u003ehighest-elevation breeding songbirds in North America\u003c\/strong\u003e, with eBird checklists documenting nesting activity at elevations above 12,000 feet in the Rocky Mountains — a testament to the species’ remarkable adaptability to harsh alpine environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eeBird observations reveal that Mountain Bluebirds are \u003cstrong\u003eaerial foragers\u003c\/strong\u003e that hover in place like tiny kestrels before dropping to catch insects on the ground — a hunting technique so distinctive that citizen scientists frequently note it in their checklist comments, making it one of the most behaviourally documented foraging strategies in the eBird database for North American songbirds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat material is this ornament made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is hand-carved from solid basswood — a premium, sustainably sourced hardwood chosen for its fine grain and carving precision. No resin, no plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWipe gently with a dry or very slightly damp soft cloth. Avoid soaking or submerging in water. Store in a cool, dry place when not displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this part of a larger collection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — explore our full range of hand-carved and hand-painted bird ornaments in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paintedbird.shop\/collections\/hanging-bird-ornaments\"\u003eHanging Bird Ornaments Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, featuring dozens of species for collectors and gift-givers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOODEN ISLANDS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42957760102654,"sku":"PB-H-BlueBird-A-Hanging","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7012\/8894\/products\/bluebird-a-carved-and-painted-wooden-bird-ornaments-545938.jpg?v=1729061728","url":"https:\/\/paintedbird.shop\/en-au\/products\/hand-carved-mountain-bluebird-hanging-bird-ornament","provider":"PAINTEDBIRD.SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}