Red-winged Blackbird Clip-on Bird Ornament – Hand-Carved Solid Basswood

Red-winged Blackbird Clip-on Ornament – Hand-Carved Solid Basswood

This Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) 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 male’s dramatic plumage — glossy jet-black body set against vivid scarlet-and-yellow shoulder epaulettes that flash brilliantly in flight — making it one of the most visually striking and widely recognised birds across North America’s marshes, meadows, and roadsides.

Technical Specifications

Collector’s Note

Unlike resin, this solid basswood piece allows for anatomical precision found in our full Clip-on Bird Ornament Collection. 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 Red-winged Blackbird’s signature epaulettes — that precise band of scarlet edged in yellow against deep matte black — requires the kind of controlled, layered hand-painting on fine-grained wood that no cast resin ornament can match.

Why You’ll Love It

• Authentic Detail: Hand-carved from solid basswood and hand-painted to capture the Red-winged Blackbird’s glossy black plumage and vivid scarlet-and-yellow shoulder patches — bold, graphic, and accurate enough to satisfy serious North American birders.
• Eco-Friendly Art: 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.
• Versatile Decor: The spring-clip base grips Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands, potted plants, curtain rods, and gift ribbon — a striking year-round display piece that works in any interior.
• Thoughtful Gift: A perfect present for birdwatchers, backyard birding enthusiasts, and anyone celebrating a 5th (wood) anniversary. Ships gift-ready and pairs beautifully with a North American field guide or birding journal.

🐦 Did You Know?

• According to eBird data, the Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) is consistently ranked among the top five most reported birds in North America, with hundreds of millions of individual sightings logged — making it one of the most abundant land birds on the continent and a staple of eBird checklists from Alaska to Panama.
• eBird records show that Red-winged Blackbirds form some of the largest winter roosts of any bird species in North America, with communal flocks sometimes exceeding one million individuals — a spectacle that generates some of the most dramatic mass-sighting reports in the entire eBird database.

Frequently Asked Questions

What material is this ornament made from?
Solid basswood — a premium, fine-grained hardwood prized by carvers for its ability to hold intricate detail. It is not resin, plastic, or composite.

How do I clean it?
Wipe 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.

Do you carry other species?
Yes — browse our full Clip-on Bird Ornament Collection for dozens of North American and global species, all hand-carved from solid basswood.