Metalbird Seconds - Cardinal
America’s favorite backyard bird... now just a little rough around the edges. Our Seconds Cardinal still brings all the bold charm and unmistakable silhouette of the real thing — only with a tiny imperfection and a very friendly price tag. Maybe it’s a light scratch, a white splash, or an overzealous sanding pass — whatever the quirk, this bird will still look stunning once installed.
SECONDS ARE FINAL SALE AND NON-RETURNABLE. Imperfections may include surface scratches, over-sanding, white splashes, or color variation — but they’re cosmetic only and disappear into the shadows once your bird is in place.
Our Cardinal (Seconds) is:
✓ Your favorite Metalbird... just more affordable – A slight flaw means you score a sweet deal
✓ 9.5 inches high by 4 inches wide (exl. the branch), approximately 8oz – Striking and elegant, even with a minor imperfection
✓ Fast to ship – Same day dispatch on orders placed before 2pm on weekdays
✓ Proudly US-made – Crafted in a family-run American factory
✓ Designed to endure – Cut from 1/8-inch American-made Corten steel to last a lifetime outdoors
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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.
