I have had this item in my cart hoping it would become available as it has been out of stock. I am loving this item!!!! It is just as pictured and looks great with a fern inside it. I love that the top comes unhinged to place objects inside. Otherwise, would be hard to place much inside. Not a bird person so bought purely for decorative purposes. Not sure I would use as a real birdcage and not sure it is recommended for that purpose. Definitely glad I monitored the availability of this item. Makes for a great conversation piece.