Manumea
The last echo of a vanishing legacy.
The Manumea, or Little Dodo, is one of the world’s rarest birds — with fewer than 70 believed to remain in the wild. Native to Samoa and related to the extinct Dodo, this striking bird is the only survivor of its kind, with a deep thunder-like wingbeat and a brilliantly curved red bill that speaks to its ancient roots.
We’ve immortalised this living link to history in Corten® steel — not just to honour its uniqueness, but to support its fight for survival. 30% of proceeds from this piece go directly to conservation through the Samoan Conservation Society and BirdLife International’s Preventing Extinctions programme.
For forest lovers, history buffs, and believers in second chances — this is a tribute with real impact.
✓ Powerful presence – 28cm high x 23cm wide, approx. 300g
✓ Gifting made easy – Ships flat in an A4 box (30cm x 21cm x 1cm)
✓ Same-day dispatch – Weekday orders before 2pm ship fast
✓ UK-crafted – Made locally in a family-owned British workshop
✓ Built to last – 3mm Corten steel develops a protective patina
✓ Supports conservation – 30% of proceeds go to Manumea-saving efforts
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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.
