{"product_id":"hand-carved-lilac-breasted-roller-hanging-bird-ornament","title":"Lilac-Breasted Roller Hanging Ornament - Hand-Carved Basswood","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLilac-Breasted Roller Hanging Ornament — Hand-Carved Solid Basswood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Lilac-Breasted Roller (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ebird.org\/species\/librol1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCoracias caudatus\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. Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful birds on Earth, the Lilac-Breasted Roller displays up to eight distinct colours in a single plumage — lilac breast, turquoise wings, cobalt-blue tail streamers, green crown, and rufous back — making it the undisputed jewel of the African savanna and a fixture on every safari birdwatcher’s wish list.\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\u003eLilac-Breasted Roller (\u003cem\u003eCoracias caudatus\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\u003e2–3\" H (approx. 5–7.5 cm)\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\"\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. Rendering the Lilac-Breasted Roller’s extraordinary multi-colour plumage — with its precise boundaries between lilac, turquoise, cobalt, green, and rufous — demands layered hand-painting on a precisely carved form. Each colour zone must be defined by the underlying carved surface before the brush touches wood. This is a piece that showcases the full capability of the artisan’s craft.\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 Up to eight distinct colours — lilac breast, turquoise wings, cobalt-blue tail streamers, green crown, and warm rufous back — are individually carved and painted to field-guide accuracy, making this one of the most visually complex and rewarding ornaments in the collection.\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 safari-themed room, from a study shelf, or as a centrepiece in a travel-inspired display — the Roller’s extraordinary colour palette makes it a conversation piece in any setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThoughtful Gift:\u003c\/strong\u003e The ultimate present for African safari travellers, birdwatchers, and anyone who has been dazzled by a Roller perched on an acacia branch at golden hour. Also a meaningful 5th anniversary gift — wood is the traditional material for five years together, and few ornaments are as breathtaking as this one.\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 Lilac-Breasted Roller (\u003cem\u003eCoracias caudatus\u003c\/em\u003e) is the \u003cstrong\u003enational bird of Kenya and Botswana\u003c\/strong\u003e, and eBird checklists from the Maasai Mara, Serengeti, and Okavango Delta consistently rank it among the most-photographed and most-reported species by safari birdwatchers — a testament to both its abundance in open savanna habitats and its extraordinary visual impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eeBird observations reveal that the Lilac-Breasted Roller gets its common name from a spectacular \u003cstrong\u003eaerial rolling display\u003c\/strong\u003e performed during courtship — the bird dives and rolls rapidly from side to side in flight, flashing its iridescent wings to attract a mate. Citizen scientists have documented this behaviour across thousands of checklists, making it one of the most frequently noted courtship displays in the eBird database for African species.\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":45778774327550,"sku":"PB-H-Roller","price":32.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7012\/8894\/files\/20240714_134257.jpg?v=1725707164","url":"https:\/\/paintedbird.shop\/en-sg\/products\/hand-carved-lilac-breasted-roller-hanging-bird-ornament","provider":"PAINTEDBIRD.SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}