Novigo Taiwan Animal Iron-On Embroidery / Russet Sparrow

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49812899011_00a1bce0da_o.jpg https://youtu.be/c6UQa4W_Mfk **Russet Sparrow** The Russet Sparrow is found in Taiwan between elevations of 200 and 2200 meters, primarily in sparsely populated mountainous areas from Yunlin to Pingtung County. It closely resembles the common house sparrow in size and appearance, with the most notable difference being its reddish-brown plumage and the absence of the black cheek patches seen on house sparrows. While house sparrows are a common sight in both urban and rural settings, the Russet Sparrow is exceedingly rare. This scarcity reflects the impact of excessive land development in mountainous habitats, alongside the misuse of pesticides and insecticides. In recent years, the population of Russet Sparrows across Taiwan has drastically declined, with estimates suggesting fewer than five hundred individuals remain. Despite this, they receive less attention compared to species like the Swinhoe's Pheasant, Mikado Pheasant, or Black-faced Spoonbill. Fortunately, in recent years, various groups have dedicated themselves to promoting Russet Sparrow conservation, bringing greater awareness and fostering knowledge on how to coexist with these birds. **IUCN Status: Least Concern (LC)** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49768445692_db088762d9_z.jpg Q: What is an iron-on embroidery patch? These embroidered patches feature an adhesive backing, allowing them to be ironed onto clothing, canvas bags, hats, and more. Here's how to apply them: 1. Remove the green protective clay from the back. 2. Place the iron-on patch in the desired position. Cover it with a cloth about the thickness of a handkerchief to prevent damage to the embroidery and fabric from high heat. 3. Set your iron to the highest temperature and press down for at least 30 seconds, ensuring the edges are fully adhered to the surface. 4. Allow the patch to cool completely before use. *Do not use a steam iron. *Do not apply to nylon, silk, waterproof materials, sweaters, or down-filled clothing. *Children should not operate this process unsupervised. **Product Specifications** Includes: Russet Sparrow iron-on embroidery patch, animal introduction card Embroidery patch dimensions: Approximately 8.5 x 5.5 cm ★Note: Early animal embroidery patches were made in China, but have since been entirely replaced by Taiwanese manufacturing. Some backing cards may still indicate China as the country of origin. To minimize waste, we continue to use these existing backing cards. Please do not order if the country of origin label is a concern.