Red-tailed Hawk Balsa Ornament balsa-zoo and bright and dark

and bright and dark

but they are alive and well in our imaginations

Their skeleton is made up of cartilage

Originally designed to represent the letters “N” and “D” for nuclear disarmament

Red-tailed Hawk Balsa Ornament balsa-zoo and bright and darkThe red tailed hawk is the largest species of hawk and a formidable predator. They use tall buildings or trees to perch and look for prey. They have incredible eyesight they can see a mouse from 100 ft away! Made out of sustainably harvested balsa wood, these lightweight ornaments are hand carved and then painted with non toxic acrylic paint by a cooperative of skilled artisans on Isla Solentiname, Nicaragua. Approximate size: 5" x 2".