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Dimensions: 38mm x 38mm (4mm thickness)
Findings: Hypoallergenic stainless-steel pin back, with rubber clasp.
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 Rainbow Bee-eater (Merops ornatus) is a vibrant, slim-bodied bird measuring 23–28 cm in length, including its elongated tail streamers, and weighing roughly 26–33 g. It displays a striking blend of green upperparts, a bright blue rump and tail, coppery to rufous underwings, a golden crown, an orange-yellow throat, a black chest band, and vivid red eyes.
Found across mainland Australia (excluding deserts and Tasmania) and parts of eastern Indonesia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands, southern populations migrate north in spring to over-winter, returning to breed in open forests, woodlands, shrublands, and cleared areas near water. These bee-eaters perch strategically on fence posts or wires, launching swift aerial chases to catch bees, wasps, and other insects mid-flight. They return to the perch to remove stingers by rubbing their prey against it before swallowing.
Breeding occurs in sandy banks, where pairs dig tunnels up to around 90 cm long leading to a grass-lined chamber. Both parents, and sometimes helpers, incubate the eggs and feed the young. Clutch sizes typically range from four to five eggs. The species is classified as Least Concern.
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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 warn.
- Handle with care.
- Remove from clothing before washing.
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.
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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.
