Belted Kingfisher
The King of Fishers! The Belted Kingfisher is a large bird, slightly bigger than a pigeon. It is quite incredible to watch their aerobatic antics, hovering above the water like a Hummingbird looking for fish, before spotting their dinner and diving head first into the water to nab their prey. After that, its back to a perch to eat their catch before taking 5 and starting again. This is the moment we’ve captured and our Belted would look wonderful overlooking any pond, river or beachside backyard.
Our Belted Kingfisher 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
Belted Kingfisher
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.
