{"product_id":"asian-fairy-bluebird-merino-nylon-sock-yarn","title":"Asian Fairy-Bluebird, merino nylon sock yarn","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Asian Fairy-Bluebird (Irena puella) is a beautiful arboreal bird found in the forests of tropical Southern Asia with stunning blue and black feathers. They feed mainly on fruit, especially figs, but also eat insects and other invertebrates, often foraging in active groups on fruiting trees, sometimes alongside other fructivorous birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMale Asian Fairy-Bluebirds are a shining deep blue with black under parts and bill, while the females are more subdued in colouration. The blue is not just pigment, but a product of structural colouration. Microscopic features in the feathers scatter light so that the blue appears brilliant from certain angles, while the same feathers may look duller in different light. That shimmering effect helps make the bird stand out in the forest canopy, especially when it moves between sun and shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCourtship involves the male spreading his wings and singing and dancing to attract a mate. Breeding often takes place during the warmer months. The nest is built high in a tree from twigs, moss, and grass, and the female usually lays two or three eggs. Both parents help care for the chicks, which fledge about two weeks after hatching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a superwash treated sock weight (fingering, 4ply) yarn spun from 75% merino wool and 25% nylon for enhanced durability. It is suitable for approximately 2-3mm needles. About 420 metres per 100g skein. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis yarn is presented as a skein. If you would like it caked then this paid-for service adds 24h to the dispatch time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mothy and the Squid","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56242322899329,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0140\/8784\/8000\/files\/E8BD6637-4261-4B18-8D0A-5E4132348494.jpg?v=1789026433","url":"https:\/\/mothyandthesquid.com\/products\/asian-fairy-bluebird-merino-nylon-sock-yarn","provider":"Mothy and the Squid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}