Hand-Painted Wooden Bird Clips

Clipping a bird onto a Christmas tree branch gives it a place to perch. These hand-painted wooden birds measure approximately 1.38 by 1.57 inches, so they’re best placed where people can see them up close. On a full-size tree, they’ll read as tucked-in details; on a tabletop tree, the proportions are easier to appreciate.

You can choose mixed or repeated styles, depending on how much variety you want among the branches. Repeating one style would give a busy tree a more consistent thread, while a mix suits a woodland arrangement. Sets are available, but you can also order just one bird if there’s a particular spot you’re decorating.

The optional 12- or 18-inch tabletop Christmas trees include warm string lights, a useful choice if you’re putting together a compact holiday display on a desk or shelf. Pay attention to the bird option you select: a single bird without a clip is also available. For branch decorating, the clip-on version is the point.