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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.
Technically yes — but that’s exactly what it’s meant to do. What you’re seeing isn’t corrosion, it’s called patina — a natural surface reaction that actually protects the steel. It forms when Corten steel is exposed to rain, sun, and air. The result
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
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
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
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
Each Metalbird is laser cut from premium 3mm Corten steel — the same alloy used in high-end outdoor sculpture and architecture. Corten is a copper-chromium alloy steel that’s built to live outside. It doesn’t just survive the weather — it responds to
Absolutely. They were made for it. Metalbirds are designed to live outdoors year-round. Whether it's sun, rain, snow, or salt air — Corten steel handles it all. The patina doesn’t just look good — it acts like armor. That’s why you’ll find Metalbirds
Most are — but a few come with extra parts for good reason. The majority of our birds are cut from a single sheet of 3mm Corten steel. No screws. No bolts. No assembly. Just a clean silhouette and a spike ready to hammer into place. But some special
This is one of our most talked-about questions — and it’s a valid one, so here's a proper long answer. Yes, we believe it’s generally safe to install a Metalbird in a mature, healthy tree if done properly. But trees are living things, and we know peo