{"product_id":"hand-carved-zebra-finch-hanging-bird-ornament","title":"Zebra Finch Hanging Ornament - Hand-Carved Solid Basswood","description":"\u003ch2\u003eZebra Finch Hanging Ornament — Hand-Carved Solid Basswood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Zebra Finch (\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/ebird.org\/species\/zebfin2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTaeniopygia guttata\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. Native to the arid grasslands and open woodlands of Australia, the Zebra Finch is the world’s most widely kept pet finch — beloved for its cheerful chatter, bold zebra-striped markings, and the male’s vivid orange cheek patches. Choose the wild-type \u003cstrong\u003eGray\u003c\/strong\u003e, the mutation \u003cstrong\u003eWhite\u003c\/strong\u003e, or the \u003cstrong\u003eGray + White pair\u003c\/strong\u003e to celebrate both colour forms together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\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\u003eZebra Finch (\u003cem\u003eTaeniopygia guttata\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) per figure\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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour Variants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGray (wild-type) · White (mutation) · Gray + White (pair set)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\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. The Zebra Finch’s intricate markings — the fine black-and-white barring on the throat, the bold orange cheek patch, and the spotted flanks — require precise surface carving to define each zone before the brush touches wood. These are details that cast resin blurs and injection moulding erases entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e The male’s zebra-striped throat, vivid orange cheek patch, chestnut-and-white spotted flanks, and red-orange bill are carved and painted to field-guide accuracy across both colour forms — Gray (wild-type) and White (mutation) — making each figure immediately recognisable to any finch keeper or aviculturist.\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 bird room, from an aviary perch, or as a year-round tribute to a beloved pet — the Zebra Finch ornament is as much a keepsake as it is a decoration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThoughtful Gift:\u003c\/strong\u003e The perfect present for finch keepers, aviculturists, and anyone who has shared their home with these cheerful little birds. Also a meaningful 5th anniversary gift — wood is the traditional material for five years together, and the Gray + White pair makes the symbolism especially fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🐦 Did You Know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccording to eBird data, wild Zebra Finches (\u003cem\u003eTaeniopygia guttata\u003c\/em\u003e) are among the \u003cstrong\u003emost nomadic birds in Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e, forming large flocks that track rainfall and seed availability across the arid interior. Citizen scientists logging eBird checklists in the outback have documented dramatic irruptions of thousands of birds following rare rainfall events — movements that are nearly impossible to predict and represent some of the most exciting sighting events in Australian birding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Zebra Finch is the \u003cstrong\u003emost studied songbird in the world\u003c\/strong\u003e — used extensively in neuroscience research to understand how the brain learns and produces complex vocal sequences. eBird sightings of wild populations have helped researchers compare the song learning behaviour of wild birds with laboratory subjects, revealing that wild Zebra Finches have significantly more complex and variable songs than their captive counterparts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat material is this ornament made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach figure 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\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\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":"Gray","offer_id":42955821875454,"sku":"PB-H-Zebra-Finch-Hanging-gray","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":42955821908222,"sku":"PB-H-Zebra-Finch-Hanging-white","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray + White","offer_id":43552723337470,"sku":"PB-H-Zebra-Finch-Hanging-white-gray","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7012\/8894\/products\/20220916_222515.jpg?v=1729247138","url":"https:\/\/paintedbird.shop\/en-au\/products\/hand-carved-zebra-finch-hanging-bird-ornament","provider":"PAINTEDBIRD.SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}