Red-tailed Black Cockatoo Earrings (Small 2.5cm) - Female

$18.00 $36.95

Discover the beauty of Far North Queensland’s iconic bird life.

These small wooden dangle earrings feature the majestic Red-tailed Black Cockatoo, a striking and culturally significant native Australian bird. Laser-cut from responsibly sourced wood and finished with hypoallergenic stainless steel hooks, they’re lightweight, durable, and ethically made. A thoughtful gift for bird lovers, nature nerds, and collectors of meaningful Australiana.

Discover the beauty of Far North Queensland’s iconic bird life.

These small wooden dangle earrings feature the majestic Red-tailed Black Cockatoo, a striking and culturally significant native Australian bird. Laser-cut from responsibly sourced wood and finished with hypoallergenic stainless steel hooks, they’re lightweight, durable, and ethically made. A thoughtful gift for bird lovers, nature nerds, and collectors of meaningful Australiana.

    • Dimensions: 2cm x 2cm (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.

  • The Red-tailed Black Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus banksii) is one of Australia’s most striking parrots, measuring around 60 cm in length and weighing between 615–920 g, depending on gender. Males are glossy black, distinguished by vivid red tail panels that give the species its common name, while females feature subtly barred underparts and yellow spotting on the head and wings. These cockatoos inhabit a wide range of habitats, from eucalyptus woodlands and riparian floodplains to grasslands, farmlands, and fire-affected shrublands. They often gather in flocks, moving seasonally to follow food availability. Their strong, curved beaks are perfectly adapted for cracking seeds, which form the bulk of their diet, along with fruits, berries, flowers, nectar, and occasionally insects or larvae. As cavity nesters, they rely on large hollows in mature eucalypts for breeding and shelter. With a lifespan of 25–50 years in the wild, the Red-tailed Black Cockatoo is a highly intelligent, social species and an enduring symbol of Australia’s native birdlife.

  • -          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.

    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.

  • -          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.