Kakī / Black Stilt

A rare New Zealander, standing for care and courage.

The Kākī / Black Stilt is one of the rarest birds on Earth—inky black from bill to body with long red legs that skim wetland shallows. Once found across New Zealand, it now survives in small South Island wetlands thanks to tireless conservation work. Our silhouette captures that poised, soulful stance in 3 mm Corten steel so it can live outdoors for decades, slowly developing a warm, protective patina. It’s a meaningful gift for anyone who loves minimal design, wears a lot of black, or simply wants their garden to say, “we look after what’s precious."

✓ Conservation impact. 30% of proceeds support BirdLife International’s Preventing Extinctions programme
✓ Striking presence. 47 cm × 33 cm, approx. 450 g—tall enough to anchor a bed
✓ Enduring material. weathering Corten forms a self‑sealing patina—no repainting
✓ Gift‑ready packaging. large letter box 39 × 34 × 1 cm for easy sending
✓ Versatile placement. ground, planter, or wedge‑mount between stones or boards