Bar-Tailed Godwit
From Alaska to Australia in eight days flat. No pit stops. No complaints.
The Bar-Tailed Godwit holds the world record for the longest non-stop flight — over 11,000 kilometres in just 8 days, flying from Alaska to Australia’s eastern shores at an average of 50km/h. Along the way, it loses almost half its body weight, proving that resilience can also be feathered.
Our silhouette captures the Godwit mid-stance, with its distinctive curved beak and graceful frame — a tribute to the world’s greatest flying endurance bird. Whether you’re celebrating someone’s journey, gifting a symbol of perseverance, or just adding presence to your outdoor space, this bird brings movement, meaning and story into the garden.
✓ Honours an epic migration... inspired by the Godwit’s 11,000km journey
✓ Perfect for smaller spaces... 28cm high × 20cm wide, approx. 300g
✓ Same-day dispatch... for weekday orders placed before 2pm
✓ Locally made in Australia... crafted in a family-owned workshop
✓ Lasts a lifetime outdoors... cut from 3mm Corten® steel that patinas naturally
✓ Easy to place... designed to spike into the ground, pot, or pre-cut fence slot
Join the Metalbird Global Art Project and become part of a worldwide tribute to freedom, flight, and connection.
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Bar-Tailed Godwit
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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.
