{"product_id":"hand-carved-long-tailed-tit-clip-on-bird-ornament","title":"Long-tailed Tit Clip-on Ornament - Hand-Carved Solid Basswood","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eLong-tailed Tit\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ebird.org\/species\/lottit1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAegithalos caudatus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) is inspired by the global avian data and sightings tracked by eBird, capturing the fluffy, cotton-ball charm and distinctive long tail of one of Europe and Asia's most beloved garden birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong-tailed Tit (\u003cem\u003eAegithalos caudatus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Basswood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-Carved \u0026amp; Hand-Painted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 inches in length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated Metal Clip-on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCollector's Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Unlike resin, this solid basswood piece allows for anatomical precision found in our full Hand-Painted Collection.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasswood\u003c\/strong\u003e is the preferred medium for master carvers due to its tight grain and lightweight durability. This allows our artisans to sculpt the Long-tailed Tit's signature rounded body and elongated tail with a level of anatomical accuracy that synthetic materials simply cannot achieve. As a natural hardwood, each piece carries a warm, organic quality that deepens in character over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each ornament is hand-painted to replicate the Long-tailed Tit's distinctive rosy-buff flanks, white crown stripe, and famously long tail — no two pieces are identical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEco-Friendly Art:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted from sustainably sourced wood rather than plastic or resin, offering a biodegradable and premium alternative for the conscious decorator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Decor:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sturdy metal clip allows for instant placement on Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands, or indoor branches for charming year-round display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThoughtful Gift:\u003c\/strong\u003e An ideal choice for avid birdwatchers or as a traditional \u003cstrong\u003e5th-anniversary gift\u003c\/strong\u003e — the milestone traditionally celebrated with wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlock Architects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-tailed Tits are highly social birds that travel in tight family flocks of up to 20 individuals outside of breeding season. eBird community sightings consistently log them in roving mixed-species flocks across the UK, Europe, and temperate Asia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNest Engineers:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Long-tailed Tit builds one of the most elaborate nests in the avian world — an oval, domed structure woven from moss, bound with spider silk, and lined with up to 2,000 feathers. eBird breeding data maps this behavior across a vast Palearctic range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat material is this bird ornament made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e This ornament is hand-carved from \u003cstrong\u003esolid basswood\u003c\/strong\u003e, a premium hardwood prized by artisan carvers for its fine, consistent grain and lightweight strength. It is not resin, plastic, or composite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean my Long-tailed Tit ornament?\u003c\/strong\u003e To preserve the hand-painted finish, dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid water, solvents, or chemical cleaners, which can lift the paint or raise the wood grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I find more bird species?\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore our full range of hand-carved species in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paintedbird.shop\/collections\/clip-on-bird-ornaments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBird Ornaments Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOODEN ISLANDS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45517523779838,"sku":"PB-C-on-Aegithalos","price":32.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7012\/8894\/files\/V1.jpg?v=1719157247","url":"https:\/\/paintedbird.shop\/en-sg\/products\/hand-carved-long-tailed-tit-clip-on-bird-ornament","provider":"PAINTEDBIRD.SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}