Our Clothing Manufacturers & Birds

Join us as we take a trip around the globe, visiting bird species who share a home with our clothing & apparel manufacturers. 

PERU (Apparel)

Andean Cock-of-the-rock

Location: The Andes, South America, in cloud forests

This National Bird of Peru is kind on the eye and quite shy and hard to find, but if you do, he will most probably be in a communal area called a "lek". The Andean Cock-of-the-rock male gathers at the lek where he and other males will battle it out in a dance-off for approaching females. 

This polygamous male's dance routine consists of jumping, wing-flapping, noisy squawking and bill-snapping.

Andean Condor 

Location: The Andes, South America, soaring over peaks & canyons

The origin of our t-shirt range is also shared by the Andean Condor! 

Equipped with the longest wingspan of all raptors they use this with great effect gliding 100's of kilometres for food! In ancient Peru, the Incas worshipped these guys as they thought they brought the sun into the Peruvian sky each day and were direct messengers to the gods! 

PORTUGAL (Socks)

Azores Bullfinch 

Location: Sãn Miguel Island, The Azores, Atlantic Ocean

Proof that we can turn things around - after 20 years of habitat restoration, the once Critically Endangered Azores Bullfinch (or Priolo to the locals) is making a comeback!

Endemic to the Sān Miguel island in the Azores, Portugal, our plump friend here had been recorded to have as few as 30 breeding pairs left. This number has now grown to north of 775!

Eurasian Spoonbill 

Location: Marsh lands across Europe, Northern Africa and Asia

When you come across some Eurasian Spoonbills they may be standing idly in the shallows, day-dreaming, even in some sort of trance. Then, out of nowhere, they all wake up and start striding forwards, rapidly sweeping their spatula-like bills from side to side in the water - as if searching for something they just lost! After a brisk fishing expedition, they'll go back into their trance and just stand around, doing nothing.

INDONESIA (Headwear)

Yellow-vented Bulbul

Location: SouthEast Asia including Indonesia

The Yellow-vented Bulbul is a lively songbird common in Indonesia and throughout Southeast Asia. What makes this bird fascinating is its ability to thrive in bustling urban areas and cultivated landscapes. Often seen in gardens, parks, and cities, this resilient bird is always on the move, showcasing its nomadic nature as it explores new territories. Its cheerful song and adaptability make the Yellow-vented Bulbul a vibrant symbol of survival and curiosity in the modern world.

Javan Blue-banded Kingfisher

Location: Subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests of Java

With our headwear range, LYFER is partnering up with a young and inspiring Indonesia team of artisanal manufacturers, who not only use recycled and recycled materials, but also operate as climate neutral manufacturer. There are many critically endangered birds from Indonesia, including this beautiful Javan Blue-banded Kingfisher. Currently there are only 50 to 249 birds predicted to be left.