Black Robin
A silhouette of survival and song.
The Chatham Island Black Robin is one of Aotearoa’s greatest conservation success stories. Once reduced to a single fertile female, this tiny round songbird came back from the brink — and now, just a few hundred remain in the wild. This silhouette honours that near-miracle. It’s a tribute to resilience, hope, and the people who never gave up.
Crafted from 3mm Corten® steel, it’s built to last and weather beautifully over time. Whether gifted to a nature-lover or installed in your own backyard, this piece brings meaning and presence to any space.
✓ Endangered and iconic... A tribute to one of NZ’s rarest native birds
✓ Striking in silhouette... Measures 12cm high x 31cm wide, approx. 300g
✓ NZ-made quality... Designed and cut in a local, family-run workshop
✓ Made from Corten® steel... Develops a protective weathered finish outdoors
✓ Perfect for gifting... Ships flat in our A4 box (31cm x 21cm x 1cm)
✓ Fast dispatch... Same-day shipping on weekday orders before 2pm
✓ Ready to install... Just tap it in with a hammer — easy, secure, and satisfying
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Each Metalbird is crafted from Corten® Steel, a premium, weathering steel made to last.
When it meets the elements, it doesn’t rust like your old BBQ. It transforms.
That change you’re seeing? That’s patina. A tough, protective outer layer that seals the steel, adds character, and preserves your bird for decades.
This isn’t paint. It’s nature’s way of ageing gracefully.
The Patina Process:
At first, you’ll notice bright orange spots (we call this the teenage phase). Soon enough, the whole bird will turn a bold orange, slowly shifting into deep burnt umber. Eventually, it settles into a moody charcoal that feels like it’s always belonged.
The Result? A piece of industrial art with a heartbeat. No peeling, no fading, just a bird that gets better with age.
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