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Dimensions: 5cm x 5cm (4mm thickness)
Findings: Hypoallergenic stainless steel fishhook findings, comfortable for sensitive ears.
Eco-friendly Materials: FSC-certified, responsibly sourced Cherry/Maple/Birch/or Walnut veneered MDF (exact wood species subject to availability).
Design: UV resistant, high saturation, matte finish, single-sided design.
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The Blue-winged Kookaburra (Dacelo leachii) is a striking kingfisher native to northern Australia and southern New Guinea. Measuring around 38–42 cm in length and weighing between 260–330 g, it is slightly smaller than the more familiar Laughing Kookaburra. Adults have cream-coloured plumage with brownish streaks, bright blue wings, and a blue rump; males display bold blue tails, while females have rufous-brown tails with dark barring. These kookaburras inhabit open savannah woodlands, paperbark swamps, timbered waterways, cane fields, and farmlands. Often living in family groups of up to a dozen, they are cooperative breeders, with helper birds assisting the breeding pair in raising chicks. Their diet shifts seasonally—wet season feeding includes insects, frogs, and lizards, while in the dry season they hunt crayfish, scorpions, spiders, fish, small birds, and rodents. Nestlings hatch in tree hollows and are cared for by the whole group, learning to hunt over several weeks. Blue-winged Kookaburras typically live 10–15 years, and can occasionally reach 20 years in the wild.
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- Remove item when showering, swimming or when in contact with water.
- Remove for sleep or exercise.
- Avoid contact with lotions, perfume or excessive sunlight.
- Keep in a cool, dry location when not being worn.
- Handle with care.
Due to the nature of this material, each piece is subject to the natural variations in wood grain, texture and colour expected when using natural materials. Be mindful of this before committing to buy as we do not accept returns for earrings as outlined in our returns policy.
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- Cairns Local: Designed and assembled in Cairns by artist Jenna Minchin: Owner of The Jungle Collection, Cairns local of 13 years, established artist and regionally recognised entrepreneur.
- Support Small: We operate from our retail store in the heart of Cairns city, in Oceana Walk Arcade (since Sept 2024). To keep our focus small & sustainable, we only hold small quantities of stock, choosing to create small batches of products to respond to demand.
- Sustainably Focused: To honour the Rainforest and the wildlife within it, we strive to use ethical, sustainable and responsibly sourced materials for our products (when possible, to do so). This includes responsibly sourced wood, recycled acrylic, reclaimed steel and recycled papers. More information on this can be found in our policy page.
