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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 Masked Lapwing (Vanellus miles), also known as the Masked Plover or Spur-winged Plover, is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling bird measuring between 33 and 38 cm in length. It has a distinctive appearance, with a brown back, black crown, black neck sides, white underparts, long red legs, and bold yellow facial wattles. A small yellow spur on each wing gives the species its “spur-winged” name.
These lapwings thrive across Australia and in nearby regions, including New Guinea and New Zealand. They favour open habitats such as grasslands, wetlands, parks, and even urban spaces like school grounds and car parks. Their diet mainly consists of insects, worms, spiders, and snails, which they search for on or just below the ground.
Masked Lapwings are fiercely defensive around their nests. During the breeding season, they may nest almost anywhere, including suburban lawns and rooftops. Both parents share nesting duties and will swoop low, call loudly, spread their wings, or feign injury to distract intruders. Chicks hatch precocially and can feed themselves almost immediately, though they may stay with their parents for several months.
The species is listed as Least Concern and is common, though its bold nesting habits frequently bring it into contact with people.
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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.
