Pūteketeke / Crested Grebe
$74.99
Easy & Fun To Install
Create Special Moments
Timeless Piece of Art
Supports Bird Conservation
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Meet the bird of the century, the one and only Pūteketeke! The unlikely winner of New Zealand’s “bird of the century” competition hosted by conservation group Forest and Bird, the Pūteketeke had an unexpected ally this year: the United States of America. In a strange turn of events, chat show host John Oliver campaigned aggressively for this slender necked waterbird, sending hundreds of thousands of US voters to the polls to support the bird best known for synchronized dancing and elaborate mating rituals.
Because no Pūteketeke is complete without their biggest supporter, you can add a clip-on John Oliver at cart for $19.99.
Our Pūteketeke is :
✓ 14.5 inches high by 14 inches wide (exl. the branch), approximately 28oz
✓ Easy to send - our large boxes measure 16" x 13" x 1/4", designed to fit in a postal mailer
✓ Made locally in a family-owned factory, right here in the US
✓Crafted from 1/8-inch 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
This Metalbird (& friend) will immortalize the year that America crashed a kiwi tradition, and raised a huge amount of money and support for New Zealand’s native birds in the process! It just goes to show, anything can happen in politics.
Our birds are designed with 1/8-inch 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’ve partnered with DHL and FedEx to get your Metalbird to you swiftly and reliably. Shipping rates are now calculated at checkout based on the weight of your order and delivery address and we still offer free shipping on all orders over $150 :
- Domestic rates range from $9.99 to $19.99.
- Alaska and Hawaii : Due to the extra distance, shipping is set at $29.99.
We also offer worldwide shipping with rates calculated at checkout, so no matter where you are, we’ll do our best to get a little piece of nature to your doorstep. For faster, local shipping options, check out our other Metalbird stores in New Zealand, Canada, UK, Australia and Europe!"
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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 AMERICAN 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 coloring that will get darker over the years.
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