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You’ve got Quail! Widespread across New Zealand since its arrival in 1862, the a striking, unusually beautiful game bird, with a forward curling black plume that sits on a gorgeously patterned black and white head. It has a sweetly curved black beak, a pair of white “eyebrows" and sturdy black l...

Since I began this art project in 2009, I've worked designing a number of larger sculptural Metalbirds for schools and special commissions - the most significant work was a 3-metre godwit to raise awareness of their breeding grounds in The Netherlands. It’s led me to create a range of Metalbird wa...

I'm Larger Than The Rest Of My Flock.The sight of T ūī on a flax flower can make the most hardened Kiwi misty-eyed. This brilliant, stroppy bird has thrived with us humans, and brings a lot to the party. As well as looking very cool in metallic green, purple and black with a white chest ruff, they...

Feast your eyes on our bird of the century, the one and only ! Taking the election by storm, this slender necked waterbird with glam-rock plumage and off-beat charisma stole hearts and minds all over the globe with its glorious synchronised dance abilities.Our is:✓ 37cm high by 36cm wide approxima...

Phil’s very first pīwakawaka design (nicknamed “A fan of DIY") the idea of the fantail on a hammer was multifaceted. Aotearoa is small but mighty, pragmatic and creative, finding fixes and unconventional solutions, a number 8 wire mentality that’s been passed down and refined over generations...

Huia gonna call? Before there was Metalbird, back when it was just Phil and a vague bird shaped idea, the very first huia he made was clutching a smartphone - a playful nod to the things we miss out on when we aren’t present, and a solemn reminder that some things can’t be brought back once they...

Fondly nicknamed “Couldn't Kea Less", our kea perches happily on a windshield wiper with a cheeky glint in its eye - after all, this is a bird with a reputation as the world’s worst mechanic! A talented prankster and thief, the alpine parrot steals our affection instantly with its intelligence, ...

The vulture has been unfairly hated on for centuries, and we’re here to set the record straight! A dignified and striking bird of prey, vultures play a vital role in the ecosystem, preventing the spread of disease, eliminating waste and normalising pattern baldness. They’re also extremely at ris...

The , a masterpiece that breaks away from our signature simplicity while still being crafted from our beloved corten steel. This isn’t just any bird; it’s a vivid, page-to-life rendition straight from Phil’s sketchbook.Perched on a kōwhai branch, the tūī is a vibrant emblem of New Zealand�...

Introducing the 2024 Bird of the Year champion, as chosen by you! Say hello to the Hoiho (Yellow-eyed Penguin) — one of the rarest, most resilient penguins on the planet, now immortalised in Corten steel.This isn’t just a gorgeous silhouette; it’s your chance to make a real impact! A whopping ...

The sight of T ūī on a flax flower can make the most hardened Kiwi misty-eyed. This brilliant, stroppy bird has thrived with us humans, and brings a lot to the party. As well as looking very cool in metallic green, purple and black with a white chest ruff, they sound incredible. Thanks to two voic...