{"product_id":"hand-carved-azure-tit-clip-on-bird-ornament","title":"Azure Tit Clip-on Ornament - Hand-Carved Solid Basswood","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eAzure Tit\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ebird.org\/species\/azutit1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCyanistes cyanus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) is inspired by the global avian data and sightings tracked by eBird, capturing the dazzling sky-blue and snow-white plumage of one of Central Asia's most visually striking and sought-after woodland birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAzure Tit (\u003cem\u003eCyanistes cyanus\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\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 \u0026amp; Hand-Painted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 inches in length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated Metal Clip-on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCollector's Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Unlike resin, this solid basswood piece allows for anatomical precision found in our full Hand-Painted Collection.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasswood\u003c\/strong\u003e is the preferred medium for master carvers due to its tight grain and lightweight durability. This allows our artisans to sculpt the Azure Tit's compact, rounded form and render its striking blue-and-white plumage boundaries with a level of anatomical accuracy that synthetic materials simply cannot replicate. As a natural hardwood, each piece carries a warm, organic quality that makes it a standout collector's piece — as rare and refined as the bird itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each ornament is hand-painted to capture the Azure Tit's vivid sky-blue wings and cap, crisp white cheeks and underparts, and delicate dark eye stripe — no two pieces are identical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEco-Friendly Art:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted from sustainably sourced wood rather than plastic or resin, offering a biodegradable and premium alternative for the conscious decorator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Decor:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sturdy metal clip allows for instant placement on Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands, or indoor branches for a brilliant year-round display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThoughtful Gift:\u003c\/strong\u003e An ideal choice for avid birdwatchers or as a traditional \u003cstrong\u003e5th-anniversary gift\u003c\/strong\u003e — the milestone traditionally celebrated with wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Rare Hybrid Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Azure Tit and its close relative the Blue Tit (\u003cem\u003eCyanistes caeruleus\u003c\/em\u003e) hybridize where their ranges meet in Russia and Kazakhstan — producing the \"Pleske's Tit.\" eBird sighting data from these overlap zones is actively used by ornithologists to study speciation boundaries in real time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaiga Specialist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the widespread Blue Tit, the Azure Tit is a specialist of riverine willow and poplar forests across the Russian steppe and Central Asian lowlands. eBird range maps show its distribution tightly correlated with these riparian habitats, making every confirmed sighting a notable record for citizen scientists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat material is this bird ornament made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e This ornament is hand-carved from \u003cstrong\u003esolid basswood\u003c\/strong\u003e, a premium hardwood prized by artisan carvers for its fine, consistent grain and lightweight strength. It is not resin, plastic, or composite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean my Azure Tit ornament?\u003c\/strong\u003e To preserve the hand-painted finish, dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid water, solvents, or chemical cleaners, which can lift the paint or raise the wood grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I find more bird species?\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore our full range of hand-carved species in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paintedbird.shop\/collections\/clip-on-bird-ornaments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBird Ornaments Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOODEN ISLANDS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45517634142462,"sku":"PB-C-on-Azure-Tit","price":34.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7012\/8894\/files\/Azure-tit-Clip-V1_d7eb8993-081d-459d-a4cb-5b95298fa8ae.jpg?v=1719158184","url":"https:\/\/paintedbird.shop\/en-ca\/products\/hand-carved-azure-tit-clip-on-bird-ornament","provider":"PAINTEDBIRD.SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}