Description
Article no.: WG4450
DecoBird Eurasian Woodcock, with its rounded body and watchful eyes, adds a personal and natural element to bookshelves, home offices, or living rooms.
Artisans handcraft these Swedish-designed wooden birds using wood and water-based paint. As each bird is handmade, they possess slight variations, making each piece unique.
The Eurasian woodcock (Scolopax rusticola) was first described taxonomically in 1758 in Systema Naturae by Carl von Linné. It is a long-billed, round, and robust migratory bird with large eyes set far back on its head and a wingspan of 56–60 cm. Woodcocks have a thriving global population and breed primarily in Russia and Fennoscandia. During courtship, the male woodcock flies along a specific route at dusk, known as 'roding'. This circuit takes about 12 minutes and has been utilised in hunting.
Every DecoBird is the result of a close collaboration between experts in ornithology, design, and artisanship, resulting in a unique collection of hand-carved wooden birds, each with a distinct personality.
These handcrafted birds are an ideal gift for bird and nature enthusiasts. Their authentic and detailed design makes them popular among collectors and a stylish addition to home décor, complementing both modern and classic styles. Schools also use them as teaching aids or to add a creative touch to classrooms.
Scientific name: Scolopax rusticola
Dutch: Houtsnip
French: Bécasse des bois
German: Waldschnepfe
Italian: Beccaccia
Spanish: Chocha Perdiz
Swedish: Morkulla