{"product_id":"hand-carved-bearded-tit-clip-on-bird-ornament","title":"Bearded Reedling Clip-on Ornament - Hand-Carved Solid Basswood","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eBearded Tit\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ebird.org\/species\/bearee1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePanurus biarmicus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) is inspired by the global avian data and sightings tracked by eBird, capturing the warm tawny plumage, powder-blue head, and striking black moustachial stripes of one of Europe's most charismatic and sought-after reed-bed birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003eBearded Tit (\u003cem\u003ePanurus biarmicus\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\u003ch2\u003eCollector's Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Unlike resin, this solid basswood piece allows for anatomical precision found in our full Hand-Painted Collection.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 Bearded Tit's long, elegant tail and render its intricate tawny, blue-grey, and black plumage with a level of anatomical accuracy that synthetic materials simply cannot replicate. As a natural hardwood, each piece carries a warm, organic quality that makes it a prized collector's piece — as rare and refined as a reed-bed sighting itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each ornament is hand-painted to capture the male Bearded Tit's powder-blue head, rich tawny body, bold black moustache stripes, and long graduated 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 an elegant 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\u003ch3\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReed-Bed Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bearded Tit is one of the most habitat-specific birds in Europe, almost entirely restricted to large reedbeds. eBird sighting data shows tight clustering around major wetland sites across the UK, Netherlands, and Central Asia — making every confirmed sighting a highlight for visiting birders and citizen scientists alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIrruptive Wanderer:\u003c\/strong\u003e In autumn, Bearded Tits undergo dramatic \"irruptions\" — mass dispersal flights over open country to colonize new reedbeds. eBird observers across Europe have logged these movements in real time, with birds appearing far outside their normal range in October and November, creating some of the platform's most exciting rare bird alerts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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 Bearded 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 rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/paintedbird.shop\/collections\/clip-on-bird-ornaments\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBird Ornaments Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOODEN ISLANDS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45517694238974,"sku":"PB-C-on-Bearded-Tit","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7012\/8894\/files\/Bearded_Tit_Clip-on_Ornament.jpg?v=1777971470","url":"https:\/\/paintedbird.shop\/products\/hand-carved-bearded-tit-clip-on-bird-ornament","provider":"PAINTEDBIRD.SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}