Huia
A tribute to one of New Zealand’s most treasured lost birds.
Once seen swooping through the forest with striking white-tipped tail feathers, the Huia is now a haunting symbol of extinction. The last confirmed sighting was in 1907, and the bird’s disappearance is blamed on habitat destruction and a tragic fashion craze for its feathers.
Our Huia silhouette lets you honour this irreplaceable wattlebird with art that endures. Named for its mournful call—“uia, uia, uia” (where are you?)—this piece brings the Huia’s spirit home to your garden, where it can be remembered every day.
✓ Life-sized silhouette – 22 cm high × 34 cm wide, approx. 300 g
✓ Perfectly giftable – Ships flat in our A4 box (31 × 21 × 1 cm)
✓ Fast dispatch – Same-day shipping on weekday orders before 2 pm
✓ Made in Aotearoa – Locally crafted in a family-run NZ workshop
✓ Weather-friendly – 3 mm Corten® steel forms a protective patina over time
✓ Heirloom quality – Designed to last a lifetime outdoors
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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.
what’s the word on the bird?
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