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Dimensions: 5cm (3mm 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, double-sided design.
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The White Ibis (Threskiornis molucca) is a distinctive wading bird with a predominantly white body, bare black head, and long, down-curved black bill. Measuring between 69 and 76 cm in length, it was once primarily a bird of wetlands, lagoons, floodplains, and grasslands, but has adapted remarkably well to urban living. Today, it is frequently seen in parks, gardens, and even rubbish tips across eastern, northern, and south-western Australia, though it remains absent from Tasmania.
Highly opportunistic, the White Ibis feeds on aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates—especially crayfish and mussels, which it digs out with its long bill and hammers open on hard surfaces. It also consumes human scraps, and its urban cheekiness has earned it affectionate nicknames such as “bin chicken” and “tip turkey”. Flocks often fly in V-shaped formations, moving between feeding and roosting sites.
Breeding takes place in large colonies, often alongside other waterbirds. Males perform noisy courtship displays to attract a mate, after which pairs build shallow nest platforms of sticks or reeds in trees. They lay two to three dull white eggs, which hatch after about 21–23 days; chicks fledge in around seven weeks. The species is classified as Least Concern, although populations in some natural habitats are declining.
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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.
