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· Dimensions: 58 mm diameter
· Materials: Aluminium casing with a gloss-finish printed design, magnetic back, and integrated bottle opener.
· Use: Suitable for fridges, metal surfaces, or display boards. Magnet offers medium strength for secure hold without scratching.
· Design: High-saturation, durable gloss finish showcasing vibrant rainforest artwork.
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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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Wipe gently with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth to remove dust or fingerprints.
Avoid harsh cleaners or abrasive surfaces to prevent scratching the gloss finish.
Keep dry — do not submerge in water or place in the dishwasher.
Store away from extreme heat or prolonged sunlight to preserve print vibrancy and magnet strength.
Handle with care to prevent dents or chips in the aluminium casing.
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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.
