Kōtare / Kingfisher
Bring the beauty of native New Zealand birds to your backyard with our life-sized Kōtare silhouette.
The Kōtare’s impressive bill is not just pretty — it’s a mighty tool for survival. Known for its territorial dive attacks and unique burrowing habits, this iconic native Kingfisher is all action and attitude. You’ll often spot one poised on a powerline, patiently watching and waiting. It’s no surprise a group of them is called “a concentration.” Now you can bring that same focused energy home, with a sculpture that’s both striking and meaningful.
They’re known for sitting perfectly still, waiting to strike — whether it’s fish, insects or even a small reptile. And when it comes to nest-building? These clever birds use that impressive bill like a jackhammer, ramming decaying wood to hollow out the perfect nest.
Our Kōtare is:
✓ Striking and elegant – 19cm high × 31cm wide, approx. 300g
✓ Easy to send – packaged in our standard A4 box (31 × 21 × 1cm)
✓ Same-day dispatch – on weekday orders placed before 2pm
✓ Made locally in NZ – crafted in a family-owned factory
✓ Designed for the long haul – 3mm Corten steel develops a rich patina
✓ A breeze to install – hammer it into a tree, post or fence and enjoy
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Kōtare / Kingfisher
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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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