Wompoo Fruit Dove Earrings (XL)

$42.00

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

These XL wooden earrings celebrate the Wompoo Fruit Dove—a vibrant, rainforest-dwelling species native to the Wet Tropics of Far North Queensland. Laser-cut from responsibly sourced wood with hypoallergenic stainless steel hooks, they’re bold, lightweight, and full of tropical flair. A perfect gift for bird lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, and collectors of unique Australiana jewellery.

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

These XL wooden earrings celebrate the Wompoo Fruit Dove—a vibrant, rainforest-dwelling species native to the Wet Tropics of Far North Queensland. Laser-cut from responsibly sourced wood with hypoallergenic stainless steel hooks, they’re bold, lightweight, and full of tropical flair. A perfect gift for bird lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, and collectors of unique Australiana jewellery.

    • Dimensions: 6cm x 6.5cm (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.

  • Wompoo Fruit Dove –
    The Wompoo Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus magnificus) is a stunning rainforest pigeon and the largest of Australia’s fruit doves, measuring between 35 and 45 cm in length, with individuals in southern populations reaching up to around 50 cm. It displays spectacular plumage: a royal purple throat and upper belly, bright yellow lower belly and underwings, vivid green upperparts, a pale grey head, and a striking yellow wing bar. This bird is often heard rather than seen, foraging quietly among fruit-laden branches high in the rainforest canopy. Its name comes from its distinctive, resonant “wompoo” call. Wompoo Fruit Doves feed on a variety of rainforest fruits, swallowing them whole and acrobatically plucking them from vines and branches. When food is abundant, they may gather in sizeable feeding flocks. Breeding pairs build a simple twig nest, usually placed low in trees. Both parents share incubation of a single white egg and care for the chick, sometimes attempting a second breeding if the first fails. The species is classified as Least Concern, though habitat loss remains a potential threat.

  • -          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.