{"product_id":"hand-carved-house-sparrow-hanging-bird-ornament","title":"House Sparrow Hanging Ornament - Hand-Carved Solid Basswood","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHouse Sparrow Hanging Ornament — Hand-Carved Solid Basswood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis House Sparrow (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ebird.org\/species\/houspa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePasser domesticus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e) is inspired by the global avian data and sightings tracked by eBird, Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s citizen-science platform used by millions of birders worldwide. Every feather marking, warm chestnut tone, and compact silhouette reflects the species as it truly appears in the field — the world’s most familiar and beloved small bird.\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\u003eHouse Sparrow (\u003cem\u003ePasser domesticus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Basswood — lightweight, fine-grained, sustainably sourced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCraftsmanship\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-carved \u0026amp; hand-painted by skilled artisans; each piece is unique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 5–8 cm (2–3\") H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHanging ornament with jute 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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHand-Painted Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Basswood is the material of choice for master carvers: its tight, even grain holds crisp detail at small scales, resists splitting, and accepts paint with exceptional fidelity. The House Sparrow’s subtle streaked plumage — warm chestnuts, buff tones, and the male’s distinctive grey crown — demands exactly this level of painterly control, resulting in a piece that rewards close inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern Farmhouse \u0026amp; Cottagecore\u003c\/strong\u003e — Few birds are more at home in a cottagecore or farmhouse aesthetic than the House Sparrow. Its warm earthy tones and association with hearth and home make it a natural centrepiece for nature-inspired interiors, wreaths, and shelf vignettes year-round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEco-Friendly Art\u003c\/strong\u003e — Carved from sustainably sourced solid wood, not plastic or resin. A lower-footprint choice that lasts for generations rather than ending up in landfill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Decor\u003c\/strong\u003e — Equally at home on a Christmas tree, an autumn wreath, a gift package, or displayed year-round alongside pressed botanicals, dried grasses, and natural objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThoughtful Gift\u003c\/strong\u003e — The perfect present for birdwatchers, nature lovers, and anyone celebrating a 5th (wood) anniversary — the traditional gift material is wood, making this both meaningful and memorable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🐦 Did You Know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe House Sparrow is one of the \u003cstrong\u003emost-reported birds on eBird globally\u003c\/strong\u003e, appearing in checklists from every inhabited continent — a testament to its extraordinary adaptability and its deep, centuries-long bond with human settlements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eeBird data reveals a surprising conservation story: despite its ubiquity, House Sparrow populations have \u003cstrong\u003edeclined by over 60% in parts of Western Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e since the 1970s, making citizen-science monitoring through platforms like eBird more important than ever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this ornament made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSolid basswood — a fine-grained hardwood prized by carvers for its ability to hold crisp detail. It is not resin, plastic, or composite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWipe gently with a dry or very lightly dampened soft cloth. Avoid soaking or prolonged moisture exposure to preserve the hand-painted finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you have other bird species?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — browse our full range of hand-carved species in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paintedbird.shop\/collections\/hanging-bird-ornaments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHanging Bird Ornaments Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOODEN ISLANDS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45778817057022,"sku":"PB-H-Sparrow","price":32.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7012\/8894\/files\/20240714_160225.jpg?v=1725709254","url":"https:\/\/paintedbird.shop\/en-sg\/products\/hand-carved-house-sparrow-hanging-bird-ornament","provider":"PAINTEDBIRD.SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}