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Installing Your Metalbird

How do I install my Metalbird?You’re not just installing — you’re making backyard art. And like any good artist, location matters. Find a perch where it can stand proud — silhouetted against the sky or a light wall. That’s where the real magic lives.

What a Metalbird is Made Of (And Why It Looks So Good)

What is a Metalbird made from?Each Metalbird is cut from 3mm Corten® steel — a copper-chromium alloy used in fancy outdoor architecture and sculpture parks where people pretend they “get it.” It’s tough as nails and looks better with age. What’s with

Bird Size, Travel & Real Bird Reactions

How big are the birds?Most of our flock ranges from 30–35cm tall (about the size of a large sandwich, but more artistic). Wingspans and tailfeathers vary by design. Minis are pint-sized, and our Big Birds? Well, you’ll know one when you see it. Check

Who Makes Metalbirds (And Where)

Where are Metalbirds made?Locally. That means in each country we sell, we make our birds close to home. In New Zealand, they’re cut and crafted in Penrose, Auckland. We partner with small family-owned factories that know their stuff and care about qu

Ordering, Shipping & Returns

Can I change or cancel my order?. Best bet? Double-check everything before you hit ‘Pay now’. It saves a lot of flapping around later. But hey—we all muck things up sometimes. If you need to change or cancel your order, head to Contact us right away

Our Conservation Work

What’s the deal with Forest & Bird?We love birds — real ones included. That’s why we teamed up with Forest & Bird NZ, a crew doing brilliant things for our native species and their habitats. Buy a Forest & Bird edition, and 30% of proceeds go directl