Kererū / Wood Pigeon
For the one who will stop anything to watch a kererū. Give that familiar round silhouette a place in their garden, with all the presence and none of the crash landing.
30 cm high × 34 cm wide; approximately 300 g. Made in New Zealand from 3 mm Corten weathering steel.
Style With
Kererū / Wood Pigeon
That unmistakable kererū shape.
The full chest, little head and long tail give this kererū away before you get close. Our steel wood pigeon sits on its own leafy branch, ready for a solid timber perch. Put some sky behind it, then enjoy a familiar shape from the kitchen window. A good choice for someone who always stops to watch a kererū.
Steel that changes with the seasons
Corten is weathering steel. Its grey surface changes through orange and brown tones as a natural rust patina develops. Colour and timing depend on the setting. Keep it well drained and allow for rusty runoff, which can mark paving, pots and nearby surfaces. This is unpainted steel, not a permanent black finish.
Choose a perch. Tap it in.
Choose sound, solid timber with space around the silhouette. Hold the branch securely, angle the mounting spike slightly downwards and tap the thick end with a hammer or mallet until steady. Hardwood may need a pilot hole. Wear gloves and eye protection. A timber fence post or wooden planter gives you an alternative to a living tree.
Packed flat. Someone in mind.
Packed flat in Metalbird gift packaging, ready for someone to choose its home. Check the dimensions before choosing the spot.
The useful details
Specifications and what’s included
30 cm high × 34 cm wide; approximately 300 g. Made in New Zealand from 3 mm Corten weathering steel.
One connected steel silhouette with integrated mounting spike and flat gift packaging. Hammer or mallet not included.
Delivery and returns
Most orders leave our Auckland warehouse within 1–2 business days. We aim for same-day dispatch on orders before 12 noon NZT, Monday to Friday; this is not a guarantee. Standard delivery after dispatch is usually 1–2 business days in Auckland, 2–3 across the rest of the North Island and 3–4 in the South Island. Courier delays can occur. NZ-wide shipping is $9.99 NZD per order, with free standard shipping on orders over $150 NZD excluding rural delivery. Checkout confirms the applicable charge.
Request a return within 30 days of delivery. Keep the item unused, uninstalled and in original condition, without weathering, patina or marks. Email [email protected] with your order number first. You cover return postage unless Metalbird made a mistake.
Frequently asked questions
How big is it?
30 cm high × 34 cm wide; approximately 300 g.
What is it made from?
3 mm unpainted Corten weathering steel, made in New Zealand.
How do I fit it?
Choose sound, solid timber with space around the silhouette. Hold the branch securely, angle the mounting spike slightly downwards and tap the thick end with a hammer or mallet until steady. Hardwood may need a pilot hole. Wear gloves and eye protection. A timber fence post or wooden planter gives you an alternative to a living tree.
Do I need a tree?
No. Sound timber such as a fence post or wooden planter works too. For a living tree, check the tree-care guidance in our Help Centre before fitting. No tree-safety guarantee is implied.
Will it rust or stain?
Corten is weathering steel. Its grey surface changes through orange and brown tones as a natural rust patina develops. Colour and timing depend on the setting. Keep it well drained and allow for rusty runoff, which can mark paving, pots and nearby surfaces. This is unpainted steel, not a permanent black finish.
What comes with it?
One connected steel silhouette with integrated mounting spike and flat gift packaging. Hammer or mallet not included.
Can I return it?
Request a return within 30 days of delivery. Keep the item unused, uninstalled and in original condition, without weathering, patina or marks. Email [email protected] with your order number first. You cover return postage unless Metalbird made a mistake.
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