{"product_id":"hand-carved-baltimore-oriole-clip-on-bird-ornament","title":"Baltimore Oriole Clip-on Ornament - Hand-Carved Solid Basswood","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eBaltimore Oriole\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ebird.org\/species\/balori\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIcterus galbula\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) is inspired by the global avian data and sightings tracked by eBird, capturing the blazing orange plumage and bold black hood of one of North America's most celebrated and instantly recognizable migratory songbirds.\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\u003eBaltimore Oriole (\u003cem\u003eIcterus galbula\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 Baltimore Oriole's slender, elegant form and render its vivid flame-orange and jet-black plumage 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 true heirloom — as vibrant and enduring as the bird's legendary song.\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 Baltimore Oriole's signature flame-orange body, jet-black hood and back, and crisp white wing bars — 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 bold, 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 Marvel of Migration:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Baltimore Oriole is one of the most eagerly anticipated spring migrants in eastern North America. eBird's historical arrival maps show a remarkably consistent northward wave each May, with millions of citizen science sightings tracking the species from Central America to Canada in real time — making it one of the most data-rich migration stories on the platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaster Weaver:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Baltimore Oriole constructs one of the most architecturally impressive nests in the bird world — a deep, pendulous pouch woven from plant fibres and suspended from the tip of a high branch. eBird breeding data documents this behaviour across a vast range from the Great Plains to the Atlantic coast, with nest construction logged as early as late April.\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 Baltimore Oriole 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":45517663568126,"sku":"PB-C-on-Baltimore-Oriole","price":34.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7012\/8894\/files\/Baltimore_Oriole_clip-on_bird_ornament.jpg?v=1777970998","url":"https:\/\/paintedbird.shop\/en-ca\/products\/hand-carved-baltimore-oriole-clip-on-bird-ornament","provider":"PAINTEDBIRD.SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}