This is a new and unique art expression, created by South African artist Américo N. Bonkewitzz. Each picture is a detailed assemblage of small pieces of butterfly wings matching the right color and plumage pattern of a particular bird species. Each bird is finely crafted so that the species and in some cases gender are recognizable. Each artwork comes framed. Additionally, all pictures have been legally imported into the United States exclusively by Kallima Consultants, Inc., and in compliance with all U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Permit Regulations for artworks created from animal material. All butterflies in this artwork were raised in butterfly farms which breed them specifically for zoos and butterfly houses around the world. They are not wild caught. These farms promote environmental preservation and habitat conservation. This is accomplished by providing a market for invertebrates from developing countries. The export of live invertebrates, especially butterfly pupae, has been proven in many instances to provide indigenous peoples in developing countries with an economically sustainable, renewable product of much greater value than resources derived from the one-time destruction of the forests. Butterfly Wing Art Turquoise-browed Motmot with Morpho Butterfly $175.00 Butterfly Wing Art Rainbow Lorikeet $300.00 Violet Sabrewing (SOLD) $100.00 Butterfly Wing Fine Art Scrub Jay $100.00 Malachite Kingfisher SOLD $100.00 Butterfly Wing Art Ruby-throated Hummingbird $100.00 Fiery-throated Hummingbird SOLD $100.00 Butterfly Wing Art Garnet-throated Hummingbird $100.00 Crimson Topaz Hummingbird (SOLD) $100.00 Allen's Hummingbird SOLD OUT $100.00 Eastern Bluebird SOLD $100.00 (310) 318-1389 We offer secure online ordering. RealCoolToys.com has a $25.00 minimum purchase requirement for phone orders. Even though we don't have a minimum for online orders, we kindly request your purchase (not including shipping) be $15.00 to $20.00 to cover the cost of paying our staff and meeting our many other expenses. Thank you. PLEASE READ our "Answers to your questions" page: realcooltoys.com/info for our usual shipping methods, process times and return policy BEFORE you place your order. Placement of your order means that you have read and understand our shipping policies. ********IMPORTANT********* If you are ordering live insects, they will be sent within our availability time as stated on the description page (shipped out only on Mondays or Tuesdays, regardless of your shipping choice). Please choose the correct method of shipping for your area. Remember you must choose Express (least expensive of faster methods) or Next Day if you live in a very cold, or very hot area. (Priority is OK if the weather is mild). You must also make sure you are home to receive them or have made OTHER arrangements so they are brought indoors immediately. They will die if left outdoors in the elements. You must also order a heat pack or cold pack (depending on weather) for live ants orders.******** E-MAIL : realcooltoys@kathyscritters.com Please remember our brave soldiers. Visit one of our friends, Operation Gratitude: www.opgratitude.com You may find out more about Kathy's Critters and meet some of her "Critter Stars" by visiting: www.kathyscritters.com