Purple Martin Balsa Ornament home Measures approximately 8 x 8

Measures approximately 8 x 8 inches

side pen holder

The Bush elephant is larger and its tusks curve upward

each piece may vary in color

The blue macaw is the largest parrot that lives in tropical rainforest

Purple Martin Balsa Ornament home Measures approximately 8 x 8Purple martins and humans have had a bond ever since the Native Americans put out gourds for them to live in. The Native Americans relied on purple martins to help them keep insects off of their crops. Today, purple martins choose to nest exclusively in bird houses. They are a popular bird amongst birders who call themselves "martin enthusiasts." Made out of sustainably harvested balsa wood, these lightweight ornaments are hand carved and then painted