Handcrafted 9 Inch Lifelike Kookaburra Bird Stuffed Animal by Hansa

The Kookaburra might not be as elusive as some of the other Down Under animals, but the fact that its call sounds just like human laughter makes it wonderfully unique; the Handcrafted 9 Inch Lifelike Kookaburra Bird Stuffed Animal by Hansa might not break out into giggles, but he will put a big smile on your face every time you see him. At around 9 inches, this plush kookaburra has been created using a portrait taken in the bird’s natural habitat, so he is as realistic as it is possible to be. Handmade by artisans, the Handcrafted 9 Inch Lifelike Kookaburra Bird Stuffed Animal by Hansa is made from dozens of separate, hand cut pieces and then stitched inside out by hand to reduce seams, giving this beautiful bird a flawless finish. Using a soft fiber fill, this stuffed kookaburra is then carefully sculpted to achieve the perfect shape, from his large bill to his long wings, as well as his rounded chest and tummy. Fitted with an internal support so he can stand on his own, the Handcrafted 9 Inch Lifelike Kookaburra Bird Stuffed Animal by Hansa is then completed with amazing, airbrushed details to his face and plumage for the real piece de resistance.

Hansa stuffed animals are as lifelike as stuffed animals can be because each animal is carefully designed using significant research and actual portraits of the animal in its natural habitat. Hansa’s goal in being so exact in the creation of their stuffed animals is to educate children and adults about the animals’ lives and to help increase the understanding and appreciation of these amazing creatures and of our co-existence with them.Each stuffed animal is hand sewn using an old world ‘inside-out’ method to minimize the visibility of the seams. Each stuffed animal’s face is hand-finished and airbrushed to give it a truly unique appearance and the body is also carefully sculpted to create realistic features.These true-to-life stuffed animals look great in dens, offices, and display cases and also make excellent playmates. Every piece comes with an educational tag describing, in detail, the animal’s habitat, lifestyle, gestation period, care of young and eating habits.All Hansa stuffed animals meet or exceed all U.S. and European safety standards and are recommended for ages three and up. We suggest gentle surface washing for Hansa stuffed animals.