These sweet little fantail earring studs are a great size earring for everyday wear. The fantail bird or Piwakawaka is known for its friendly ‘cheet cheet’ call and energetic flying antics, the aptly named fantail is one of the most common and widely distributed native birds on the New Zealand mainland.

Fantail size 9.5mm
Sterling silver and 9ct gold
Available in other metals on request. Contact us for a quote
Handmade in our Nelson workshop
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Ever been followed around by a fantail walking through the bush or working in the garden? Fantails use their broad tails to change direction quickly while hunting for insects. They sometimes hop around upside-down among tree ferns and foliage to pick insects from the underside of leaves. Their main prey are moths, flies, spiders, wasps, and beetles, although they sometimes also eat fruit. They seldom feed on the ground.

Fantail Stud Earrings