Hoiho / Yellow-eyed Penguin
Easy & Fun To Install
Create Special Moments
Timeless Piece of Art
Supports Bird Conservation
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Introducing the 2024 Bird of the Year champion, as chosen by you! Say hello to the Hoiho (Yellow-eyed Penguin) — one of the rarest, most resilient penguins on the planet, now immortalised in Corten steel.
This isn’t just a gorgeous silhouette; it’s your chance to make a real impact! A whopping 30% of proceeds from every Hoiho sale go directly to Forest & Bird, to support crucial bird conservation efforts. So, while you're enjoying your new penguin friend, you're also doing your part to protect endangered wildlife.
Hoiho means “noisy shouter” in te reo Māori, which is perfect because these birds are known for their piercing calls and marathon endurance. Imagine this: they swim 25 kilometres offshore, dive up to 200 times, and then waddle 700 metres to feed their hungry chicks. So, if you see one in the wild, maybe save the selfie request. Instead, strike a pose with our beautifully crafted Hoiho — it's much more chill and always up for a photoshoot!
Our Hoiho is:
- 31cm high by 15cm wide (includes measurement of the spike)
- Easily installed with the tap of a hammer (pre-drill hard wood)
- Crafted in 3mm Corten® 'weathering' Steel to form a beautiful patina that changes with the seasons
- The perfect gift for a hard-working friend
Our birds are designed with 3mm CorTen steel to form a protective patina that deepens and strengthens with the seasons. This patina will deepen in shade over the years until it reaches a deep brown/charcoal black hue.
This self-sealing aspect of CorTen steel provides a quality guarantee of up to 100 years, ensuring that our product lasts a lifetime and remains completely corrosion resistent.
What might initially resemble generic rust is simply the air and water-tight patina forming over a six month period, so don’t panic! Your Metalbird is doing exactly what it’s been designed to do, and this patina will protect the steel from any further damage and disintegration.
CorTen steel does not require any treatments, oils or chemical additives and is therefore extremely environmentally friendly.
$5.95 SHIPPING or FREE OVER $150
Rural rates apply
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INSTALL IS FUN & EASY
Step 1 : Unbox your Metalbird
Step 2 : Pick the perfect spot & tap tap tap
Step 3 : Admire for decades to come
MADE FROM PREMIUM CORTEN STEEL
Corten Steel or ‘Weathering Steel’ is used in high-end exterior architecture, for good reason. Exposed to the elements, within weeks it develops a patina that seals the steel and preserves it for decades. It also leaves a beautiful even colouring that will get darker over the years.
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10+ Years
SPECIAL METALBIRD MOMENTS
FREE PERSONAL MESSAGE INCLUDED