The concept of Metalbird was born in New Zealand in 2011. It was a whimsical idea that has transformed into a form of covert street art in 3 countries around the world and the likelihood of many more to come. To find out more click here.
A copper chromium alloy steel, Corten® is weather resistant – it’s designed to rust quickly, which gives a layer of protection. It means that Metalbirds last for decades, with a patina that changes with the seasons.
Yes – Metalbirds are made from Corten® which is designed to rust. This gives them long term protection against the elements, and a beautiful patina that shifts with the season.
Metalbirds are made from Corten® which is designed to rust. This gives them long term protection against the elements, and a beautiful patina that shifts with the season.
No – Metalbirds are made from Corten® which is designed to rust. This means paint won’t stay on for long. If you want to add colour to them, then we recommend having them professionally powder coated.
They have been designed as a collaboration between the Aussie Metalbird team and the New Zealand Metalbird team – these designs are exclusive to Metalbird.
Unfortunately at this stage it isn't feasible for us to do one off projects - as much as we'd love to. If you have something larger in mind though please get in touch by clicking here and we'll see if we can help.
If you are installing a metalbird into a soft timber you can hammer it straight into the tree (or post). If you are installing it into a medium or hard timber, you will need to drill the timber first and then hammer it in. Click here for more information.
No, the hammering of a steel ‘peg’ into a tree will not do any damage to it - they are designed naturally to sustain such circumstances. The tree will naturally seal off around where the bird is installed to protect itself from disease. Our original birds are seven years old and the trees are showing no harm whatsoever.
Yes! Please note though, for purchases outside of Australia, Metalbird is not responsible for taxes, customs charges, duties, and restrictions that vary from country to country and result from the importation of certain products.
All birds are shipped with Australia Post. Delivery times can vary but the below table contains the indicative delivery times provided by Australia Post when you choose the regular parcel post delivery option at checkout.
Metropolitan Melbourne
Regional Melbourne
Adelaide/Canberra/Sydney
Other Capital Cities
Regular Parcel Post
2 business days
3-4 business days
3-4 Business Days
5-6 Business Days
Express postage guarantees next day delivery to addresses located within the Express Post Network. Not sure if you qualify? More information can be found here on the Australia Post website by clicking here.
Shipping prices are as per the below table for regular sized birds (large bird prices may vary):
1 bird
2-4 birds
5-8 birds
Regular ParcelPost
$10
$15
$20
Express Post
$20
$25
$50
If you are ordering from overseas, shipping costs can be found when checking out. If your country is not available, send us a message by clicking here and we can arrange shipping to your country.
All our local and international orders are shipped with Australia Post. You will be sent a tracking number when your order is sent so you can follow your Metalbird's journey and will have to sign for it when it arrives to make sure it gets to you safely.
The Australia Post driver will leave a note for you to collect your local at your local post office. Parcels are kept at the post office for five days – you will receive another note to remind you to pick it up. It will then be kept at the post office for five more days. If the parcel has not been collected by then, it will be returned to our warehouse.
