{"product_id":"hand-carved-white-eye-clip-on-bird-ornament","title":"White-eye Clip-on Ornament - Hand-Carved Solid Basswood","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhite-eye Clip-on Ornament - Hand-Carved Solid Basswood\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Warbling White-eye (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ebird.org\/species\/warwhe1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eZosterops japonicus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e) is inspired by the global avian data and sightings tracked by eBird, one of the world’s largest biodiversity databases — honouring one of East Asia’s most cherished garden birds, its jewel-like form now rendered with precision in hand-carved solid basswood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarbling White-eye (\u003cem\u003eZosterops japonicus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Basswood — lightweight, fine-grained, sustainably sourced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-carved and hand-painted; each piece individually finished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 2–3 in. (5–7.5 cm) beak to tail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring clip — attaches securely to branches, wreaths, and garlands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike resin, this solid basswood piece allows for anatomical precision found in our full Hand-Painted Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Warbling White-eye is a small bird with an outsized personality — and its compact, rounded form demands the finest carving medium available. Basswood’s exceptionally tight grain holds the bird’s delicate bill, the subtle puff of its breast, and the crisp boundary between its olive-green back and pale underparts without any tearing or loss of edge. Its natural lightness means the finished ornament sits perfectly balanced on even the most slender branch. Most critically, basswood’s pale, neutral surface allows the bird’s signature white eye-ring to be painted with the precision of a miniaturist — a detail that defines the species and that flat resin moulding simply cannot replicate. This is a piece made for those who notice the small things.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hand-carved from solid basswood and individually hand-painted, each White-eye ornament captures the species’ defining features: the vivid olive-green plumage, creamy underparts, and the crisp white eye-ring that gives the bird its name — rendered with the anatomical accuracy that only fine-grained wood carving can achieve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEco-Friendly Art\u003c\/strong\u003e — Crafted from sustainably sourced wood rather than petroleum-based plastic or resin, this ornament is a conscious, low-impact choice for collectors who value natural materials and responsible, small-batch production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Décor\u003c\/strong\u003e — The spring-clip mount makes it effortless to display on Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands, potted plants, bonsai branches, curtain rods, or gift packages — a delicate, nature-inspired accent that feels equally at home in a modern apartment or a traditional setting, year-round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThoughtful Gift\u003c\/strong\u003e — A deeply meaningful present for birdwatchers, East Asian nature enthusiasts, and anyone who has watched a White-eye flit through a garden in spring. Wood is also the traditional material for \u003cstrong\u003e5th anniversary\u003c\/strong\u003e gifts, making this an elegant and personal milestone keepsake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐦 Did You Know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Warbling White-eye is one of the most frequently reported birds in eBird across East and Southeast Asia.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eZosterops japonicus\u003c\/em\u003e consistently ranks among the top five most-observed species in Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea, with hundreds of thousands of sightings logged annually. Its adaptability to urban gardens, parks, and forest edges makes it one of the most accessible birds for citizen scientists across the region — and one of the most beloved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Warbling White-eye was introduced to Hawaii in 1929 and has since become one of the most abundant birds in the archipelago — a fact captured in remarkable detail by eBird’s long-term dataset.\u003c\/strong\u003e eBird data from Hawaii shows \u003cem\u003eZosterops japonicus\u003c\/em\u003e present at virtually every elevation and habitat type across the islands, from sea-level gardens to high-altitude native forest. Its success story is one of the most thoroughly documented avian range expansions in eBird’s history, offering scientists a living case study in island biogeography.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What material is this ornament made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It is hand-carved from solid basswood — a fine-grained, lightweight hardwood prized by professional bird carvers for its ability to hold crisp anatomical detail, including the Warbling White-eye’s signature eye-ring. It contains no resin, plastic, or composite fillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I clean and care for it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid moisture, prolonged direct sunlight, and abrasive cleaners to preserve the hand-painted finish. Store in a padded box or tissue paper between display seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this part of a larger collection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes — the White-eye is one of many species in our Hand-Painted Bird Ornament Collection. Each piece is crafted to the same exacting standard, making them ideal for building a curated, multi-species nature display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOODEN ISLANDS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45776114516222,"sku":"PB-C-white-eye","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7012\/8894\/files\/Warbling_White-eye_clip-on_ornament.jpg?v=1777973599","url":"https:\/\/paintedbird.shop\/en-au\/products\/hand-carved-white-eye-clip-on-bird-ornament","provider":"PAINTEDBIRD.SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}