Carousel Birds

There is a wide variety of carousel birds, though the most common are roosters and ostriches. 

The Dentzel company produced only five rooster figures, which are now highly sought-after. They also created ostriches with deeply carved feathering and fluff.

Herschell-Spillman carved roosters, though they varied a bit in style and quality. They also made storks and ostriches, though they were significantly simpler compared their Dentzel counterparts.

European carvers created turkeys, peacocks, roosters (typically called cockerels), and ostriches. English roosters and ostriches, carved by Orton & Spooner or Anderson, are often two-seat figures. 

The Higareda workshop in Mexico produced several peacock figures wearing shoes, though the significance the shoes is unknown. 

Argentine carousels, better known as calesitas, frequently have simple, long-necked birds (potentially flamingos, herons, or storks) without legs. These birds rest on metal support rods.

Modern manufacturer Carousel Works carved a large variety of bird species, including parrots, pelicans, puffins, too many to list on this page. A full gallery of Carousel Works figures can be viewed by clicking here.