The Birds
The Birds
Our designs represent some of New Zealand’s most precious birdlife.
Art isn’t just something you see on a gallery wall – it can be the way the light shines through a coloured window or the splash of spray-paint on a city overpass.
Art can be something you see, hear, taste or touch. But most of all, it’s something you experience – bringing with it memories and emotions.
Piwakawaka (Fantail) and Baby
Nawww, what's not to love about these cuties? It's our tribute to Piwakawaka's ability to pop out five clutches of eggs in a single season. This numbers game helps the species survive their many predators, like cats, rats and stoats....
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$79.95
Piwakawaka / Fantail
You’ve got to be on your toes when you’re an insectivore. That’s why when you’re walking in the bush or turning over the soil in the garden, Piwakawaka is there, with a cheery ‘cheet cheet’, constantly flitting to catch the...
from $74.95
$74.95
Kereru / Woodpigeon
How unforgettable is the whoosh of the bold and beautiful Kereru flying through the bush and crash-landing into a tree? Imagine a century ago seeing 100 of these beauties powering together through the skies. The Kereru is literally our only...
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$74.95
Kotare / Kingfisher
The Kotare’s impressive bill is not just pretty, it’s a mighty weapon in the fight to defend territory and help them dive for fish. They also use it to make burrows – they fly straight at a decaying trunk and...
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$64.95
Ruru / Morepork
Often heard, rarely seen, it’s very hard to get a close encounter with a Ruru. It hangs out in dense forests, singing out its English name – more-pork. Silent flight is one of its superpowers along with the ability to...
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$79.95
Kereru Pair
What better that a single stately Kereru? A pair of them, of course. Wearing a smart white vest over iridescent purple and green feathers, New Zealand’s native wood pigeon is one of the largest pigeons in the world. They lay...
$99.95
$99.95
Karearea / New Zealand Falcon
The Karearea might be our most threatened bird of prey, but that doesn’t hold them back because they are relentless. From high vantage points this fast-flying raptor launches into a dramatic chase after its live prey. When nesting on the...
$74.95
$74.95
KIWI : Glenn Jones Art Collaboration
Kiwi. A collab with Glenn Jones. We’re stoked to do a limited edition Metalbird Kiwi in collaboration with illustrator Glenn Jones. From his Auckland studio, Glenn creates art with a sense of humour that celebrates what it is to be...
$99.95
$99.95
Black Robin
The pretty, round Chatham Island Black Robin is a tiny miracle. In the early 80s it was the world’s rarest bird – the population was down to a single egg-laying female. A successful breeding programme turned it around and the...
$64.95
$64.95
Hummingbird
Is there a bird out there that packs more punch? This Ruby-Throated Hummingbird weighs in at around 3 grams – that’s the weight of a couple of paperclips – but size be damned, they’ll ferociously attack other birds coming into...
$74.95
$74.95
Sparrows / Lovebirds
One hundred house sparrows were released in the late 1860s to tackle crop pests. That didn’t work out. They soon decided that hanging out near humans and stealing our food was a better gig and they flourished. Sparrows are now...
$69.95
$69.95
Bird Feeder
Get ready for more flying visits with Phil’s new Metalbird Feeder. It’s just as easy as our birds to install and made out of the same 3mm Corten® Steel that just keeps looking better with age. Our Bird Feeder is: 17.5 centimetres high...
$64.95
$64.95
Metalbird Gift Cards
Can't decide on a gift? Gift A Metalbird E-Voucher...The perfect gift for any occasion! Simply choose from the price options above. After checkout, you will receive your order confirmation, along with a rustic e-gift card for you to print and give to your loved one,...
from $75.00
$75.00
