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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 Superb Fairy-wren (Malurus cyaneus) is a charismatic, diminutive bird found across south-eastern Australia. At just 14–20 cm long, these energetic songbirds are a delight to observe—particularly the breeding male, with his vivid blue head, cheeks, throat, and tail contrasted by a sleek black mask. Females and non-breeding males are mostly grey-brown in colour.
Highly adaptable, Superb Fairy-wrens inhabit dense understorey in open eucalypt woodland, heath, coastal bush, and even urban gardens and parks. They typically form small social groups—comprised of a dominant male, several females, offspring, and helpers from previous broods—who cooperate in nest building, feeding nestlings, and raising multiple broods per season. The female constructs a dome-shaped nest from grasses, twigs, moss, and spider webbing, often hidden low in shrubs.
Known for their fascinating social behaviour, these wrens are socially monogamous yet sexually promiscuous, with courtship displays that include males plucking and presenting yellow or other brightly coloured petals to females. They feed mainly on insects and other small arthropods, foraging close to the ground or within low vegetation.
With their striking appearance, complex social lives, and ubiquity in backyards, the Superb Fairy-wren remains one of Australia’s most beloved native birds.
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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.
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.
