MetalBird

Metalbird: Huia Garden Art

28cm high by 34cm wide

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$69.99

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

✓ 28cm high by 34cm wide approximately 300g
✓ Easy to send our regular boxes are standard letter size, measuring 31cm x21 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 ofthe stake with a hammer or mallet until secure

Install Tip: Hold the Huia firmly in one hand while tapping your hammer ontothe flat surface end of the branch. If installing into a post, you may need topre-drill a hole first before installing.

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

✓ 28cm high by 34cm wide approximately 300g
✓ Easy to send our regular boxes are standard letter size, measuring 31cm x21 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 ofthe stake with a hammer or mallet until secure

Install Tip: Hold the Huia firmly in one hand while tapping your hammer ontothe flat surface end of the branch. If installing into a post, you may need topre-drill a hole first before installing.

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