{"product_id":"hand-carved-rock-pigeon-clip-on-bird-ornament","title":"Rock Pigeon Clip-on Bird Ornament – Hand-Carved Solid Basswood","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRock Pigeon Clip-on Ornament – Hand-Carved Solid Basswood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Rock Pigeon (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ebird.org\/species\/rocpig\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eColumba livia\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. Every hand-carved detail captures the species’ classic blue-grey plumage, iridescent green-and-purple neck feathers, twin black wing bars, and distinctive white rump — the original wild form of one of the world’s most successful and historically significant birds, domesticated by humans over 5,000 years ago and now found on every continent except Antarctica.\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\u003eRock Pigeon (\u003cem\u003eColumba livia\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Basswood — lightweight, fine-grained, sustainably sourced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCraftsmanship\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-carved \u0026amp; hand-painted by skilled artisans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 4 inches (10 cm) in length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring-clip base — attaches to tree branches, wreaths, garlands \u0026amp; more\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\/clip-on-bird-ornaments\"\u003eClip-on Bird Ornament Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Basswood is the material of choice for master carvers worldwide: its tight, even grain accepts fine detail cuts without splitting, holds paint with exceptional fidelity, and ages beautifully over decades. Rendering the Rock Pigeon’s iridescent neck gorget — that shifting play of green and purple that changes with the light — requires the kind of layered, hand-applied paint technique that only a fine-grained wood substrate can support with lasting precision.\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 Hand-carved from solid basswood and hand-painted to capture the Rock Pigeon’s classic blue-grey plumage, iridescent neck, and twin black wing bars — a surprisingly elegant portrait of the world’s most familiar bird.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEco-Friendly Art:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted from sustainably sourced wood, not plastic or resin. Choosing wood means a lower carbon footprint and a piece that biodegrades naturally at end of life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Decor:\u003c\/strong\u003e The spring-clip base grips Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands, potted plants, curtain rods, and gift ribbon — a conversation-starting year-round display piece for any interior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThoughtful Gift:\u003c\/strong\u003e A perfect present for birdwatchers, urban naturalists, and anyone celebrating a 5th (wood) anniversary. Ships gift-ready and makes a witty, sophisticated nature gift for the birder who has everything.\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 Rock Pigeon (\u003cem\u003eColumba livia\u003c\/em\u003e) holds the distinction of being one of the most reported birds on the platform globally — logged in virtually every country in the world, making it the ultimate cosmopolitan species in citizen science birding records.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eeBird records reveal that wild Rock Pigeons — the ancestral cliff-nesting form — are now far rarer than their feral urban descendants, with genuine wild-type populations restricted to remote coastal cliffs and mountain ranges in Europe, North Africa, and South Asia, making a hand-carved wild-type specimen a genuinely collectible piece.\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\u003e\nSolid basswood — a premium, fine-grained hardwood prized by carvers for its ability to hold intricate detail. It is not resin, plastic, or composite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWipe gently with a dry or very lightly dampened soft cloth. Avoid soaking or submerging in water. Store in a cool, dry place between seasons to preserve the hand-painted finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you carry other species?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — browse our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paintedbird.shop\/collections\/clip-on-bird-ornaments\"\u003eClip-on Bird Ornament Collection\u003c\/a\u003e for dozens of North American and global species, all hand-carved from solid basswood.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOODEN ISLANDS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45518491681022,"sku":"PB-C-on-Pigeons","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7012\/8894\/files\/20230719_124948_ef2e6ba1-ce90-4628-8e3d-14ee02f73c60.jpg?v=1719200663","url":"https:\/\/paintedbird.shop\/en-au\/products\/hand-carved-rock-pigeon-clip-on-bird-ornament","provider":"PAINTEDBIRD.SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}