Manumea

The flight of the - or Little Dodo - has been described as a ‘distant rolling thunder’ echoing through the forests of Samoa. The name translates to “tooth billed pigeon", but only at first glance does it resemble a generic pigeon, gaze a little longer and you’ll see unique features with ancient roots. The large, bright red, extremely hooked bill immediately evokes a famously extinct relative and namesake: none other than the Dodo. The living history - the closest connection we have to a vanishing past. That only makes the rapid disappearance of the much more disturbing, currently, experts believe there could be fewer than 70 left alive. This dwindling population is due to a combination of factors: introduced predators like cats and rats, rampant deforestation, and hunters frequently mistaking the endangered species for pigeons. By far the most endangered bird in our Criticals Collection, this is a link to history worth preserving.

This Criticals release makes a meaningful gift for those who feel at home in the forest, lovers of history and passionate believers in conservation. 30% of all proceeds are split between Samoan Conservation Society, and BirdLife International’s ‘Preventing Extinctions’ programme, a conservation initiative with an impressive track record of pulling critically endangered birds back from the brink.

Our is:

✓ 26cm high by 33cm wide approximately 300g
✓ Easy to send our regular boxes are standard A4 size, measuring 31cm x 21 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 of the