{"product_id":"hand-carved-red-winged-blackbird-hanging-bird-ornament","title":"Red-Winged Blackbird Hanging Ornament - Hand-Carved Basswood","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRed-Winged Blackbird Hanging Ornament — Hand-Carved Solid Basswood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Red-Winged Blackbird (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ebird.org\/species\/rewbla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgelaius phoeniceus\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. Few birds command attention like the male Red-Winged Blackbird — its jet-black plumage set ablaze by vivid scarlet-and-yellow shoulder epaulettes, displayed with unmistakable confidence from cattail marshes and roadside fences across the continent.\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\u003eSpecies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed-Winged Blackbird (\u003cem\u003eAgelaius phoeniceus\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)\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. The Red-Winged Blackbird’s defining feature — the sharp-edged scarlet epaulette bordered by a clean yellow stripe against jet-black plumage — demands precise surface carving to define the shoulder patch before the first brushstroke is applied. Only solid wood delivers that edge with the crispness the species deserves.\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 The jet-black body, vivid scarlet shoulder patch, and clean yellow border are carved and painted to field-guide accuracy — one of the most visually striking colour contrasts in all of North American birdlife, faithfully rendered in miniature.\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 nature-themed room, from a window near a backyard marsh, or as part of a wetland bird vignette — the Red-Winged Blackbird’s bold colours make it a standout in any display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThoughtful Gift:\u003c\/strong\u003e The perfect present for birdwatchers, wetland birding enthusiasts, and anyone who has heard the iconic \u003cem\u003econk-la-ree!\u003c\/em\u003e call echoing across a spring marsh. 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\u003eAccording to eBird data, the Red-Winged Blackbird (\u003cem\u003eAgelaius phoeniceus\u003c\/em\u003e) is consistently ranked among the \u003cstrong\u003emost abundant birds in North America\u003c\/strong\u003e, with population estimates exceeding 150 million individuals. It is one of the most frequently logged species on the entire eBird platform, appearing in millions of checklists from Alaska to Central America each year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eeBird observations reveal that male Red-Winged Blackbirds are \u003cstrong\u003efiercely territorial\u003c\/strong\u003e, actively chasing birds many times their size — including hawks and herons — away from their nesting marshes. Citizen scientists have documented this bold behaviour in thousands of checklist notes, making it one of the most frequently described interactions in eBird’s behavioural observation records.\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":42957742473470,"sku":"PB-H-Blackbird-Hanging","price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7012\/8894\/products\/blackbird-carved-and-painted-wooden-bird-ornaments-640821_fdd9d095-6ad6-41d3-a141-84c8040546c5.jpg?v=1729060557","url":"https:\/\/paintedbird.shop\/en-gb\/products\/hand-carved-red-winged-blackbird-hanging-bird-ornament","provider":"PAINTEDBIRD.SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}