{"product_id":"hand-carved-chubby-bird-hanging-ornament","title":"Chubby Bird Hanging Ornament - Hand-Carved Solid Basswood","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChubby Bird Hanging Ornament — Hand-Carved Solid Basswood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis charming round-bodied songbird is inspired by the compact, puffed-up silhouette that birdwatchers around the world recognise from winter gardens and frosty mornings — the universal shape of a small bird hunkered against the cold, feathers fluffed, perfectly round. Informed by the global avian data and sightings tracked by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ebird.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eeBird\u003c\/a\u003e, the world’s largest biodiversity database maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, this ornament celebrates the endearing form shared by wrens, robins, tits, and finches the world over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStylised round-bodied songbird — whimsical, universally appealing\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)\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  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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. Even a stylised form benefits from solid wood: the smooth, continuous curves of a round-bodied bird can only be achieved cleanly in a material that carves without grain tear-out. The result is a piece with a satisfying weight and warmth that no resin cast can replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Though stylised in form, every surface is hand-carved to achieve smooth, flowing curves and hand-painted with the care of a field-accurate piece — a whimsical portrait of the round-bodied songbird silhouette beloved by birdwatchers and non-birders alike.\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 child’s room, from a kitchen hook, or as part of a mixed bird collection — the chubby bird’s universal appeal makes it at home in any space and any season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThoughtful Gift:\u003c\/strong\u003e The perfect present for bird lovers of all ages, from seasoned birdwatchers to anyone who simply smiles at the sight of a round little bird on a winter branch. Also a meaningful 5th anniversary gift — wood is the traditional material for five years together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🐦 Did You Know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe round, puffed-up silhouette this ornament celebrates is a real survival behaviour — small songbirds \u003cstrong\u003efluff their feathers in cold weather\u003c\/strong\u003e to trap warm air close to their bodies, increasing their effective insulation by up to 30%. eBird checklists logged on cold winter mornings frequently note this behaviour, with observers describing birds as “fluffed” or “chubby-looking” — making it one of the most endearing and universally recognised bird behaviours in citizen science records.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAccording to eBird data, the small round-bodied songbirds that inspired this ornament — wrens, robins, tits, and finches — are among the \u003cstrong\u003emost frequently logged birds in winter checklists\u003c\/strong\u003e worldwide. Their willingness to visit gardens, feeders, and urban green spaces makes them the species most likely to be a person’s very first bird sighting — and often the one that sparks a lifelong love of birdwatching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat material is this ornament made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt 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\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\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":"Default Title","offer_id":42957769343230,"sku":"PB-H-Chubby-Hanging","price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7012\/8894\/products\/chubby-carved-and-painted-wooden-bird-ornaments-488540_53d2a682-2db8-41e7-b581-41f71b7a4429.jpg?v=1729248253","url":"https:\/\/paintedbird.shop\/en-gb\/products\/hand-carved-chubby-bird-hanging-ornament","provider":"PAINTEDBIRD.SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}