Red-Tailed Hawk
Sometimes called a ‘chickenhawk’ but Red-tailed Hawks will in fact eat pretty much everything except a full-sized chicken – squirrels, mice, rabbits, birds, reptiles, snakes, lizards, fish and insects are all on the menu. Distinctive for its very cool red tail, this 2021 US Battle of the Birds winner is an open-country bird, often seen perched on a pole or soaring in wide circles above fields, looking like it’s just chillin’, till…dinner runs by. The Red-tailed Hawk has a loud, high-pitched screaming whistle. You hear it all the time in TV shows and movies, no matter which bird of prey is onscreen. Because, why let truth get in the way of a good sound effect?
Our Red-Tailed Hawk is:
✓ Effortless install:
- Drill a pilot hole (recommended - but not essential): use a drill bit that’s
one size smaller than the spike (tight enough to hold) - Tap Tap Tap: Grab your bird and gently tap the spike into your surface with a
hammer or mallet. About 1 to 2 inches deep is plenty, just enough to hold its
weight. - Step back: and admire your art.
Inserting into brick, stone, or concrete?
Style With
Red-Tailed Hawk
AS SEEN IN
Each Metalbird is crafted from Corten® Steel, a premium, weathering steel made to last.
When it meets the elements, it doesn’t rust like your old BBQ. It transforms.
That change you’re seeing? That’s patina. A tough, protective outer layer that seals the steel, adds character, and preserves your bird for decades.
This isn’t paint. It’s nature’s way of ageing gracefully.
The Patina Process:
At first, you’ll notice bright orange spots (we call this the teenage phase). Soon enough, the whole bird will turn a bold orange, slowly shifting into deep burnt umber. Eventually, it settles into a moody charcoal that feels like it’s always belonged.
The Result? A piece of industrial art with a heartbeat. No peeling, no fading, just a bird that gets better with age.
