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Huia

A Uniquely Timeless Gift

4.9 / 5 based on 67 reviews

Huia

$64.99 $51.99

Easy & Fun To Install

Create Special Moments

Timeless Piece of Art

Supports Bird Conservation

As Seen In

The last accepted sighting of this incredible wattlebird with the striking white-tipped tail feather was in 1907. Its extinction is blamed on the loss of its ancient forest habitat and being hunted for its tail feather as a hat decoration, which became fashionable in Britain after the Duke of York wore one on a 1901 visit to New Zealand. Maori named the Huia after its loud distress call “uia, uia, uia” or where are you?" How sadly apt. While nothing can bring back the Huia, you can celebrate it forever in your backyard.

Our Huia is:

 22cm high by 34cm wide approximately 300g 
Easy to send our regular boxes are standard A4 size, measuring 31cm x 21 cm x 1cm
Same day dispatch on orders placed before 2pm on weekdays
Made locally in a family-owned factory, right here in  NZ
Crafted from 3mm Corten steel and designed to last a lifetime
Easy to install holding on a downwards angle simply tap the thickest end of the stake with a hammer or mallet until secure
Install Tip: Hold the Huia firmly in one hand while tapping your hammer onto the flat surface end of the branch. If installing into a post, you may need to pre-drill a hole first before installing. 


    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.

    We have a flat $9.99 across Aotearoa plus offer free shipping when you spend over $150. We don't offer international shipping from New Zealand, however check out our other Metalbird stores in Australia, USA, Canada, UK, and Europe for more local shipping options — Anywhere else in the world, head to metalbird.com!"

    As Seen In

    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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    SPECIAL METALBIRD MOMENTS

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