Chaffinch - Pahirini
Widespread in New Zealand you are highly likely to see Chaffinch in your garden.
One of the finch families, the Chaffinch was introduced from the UK around 1865. They are now found all over New Zealand.
The male is territorial over the breeding season and gets a lovely deep pink breast to help attract a female. You may see him aggressively chasing a female as part of the dating ritual. Once paired the female will build a very tidy cup-shaped nest carefully camouflaged on the outside but lined on the inside with soft comfortable materials like features, wool or hair.
What do Chaffinch eat?
Chaffinch love to eat seeds and their strong beaks enable them to crack them open without a problem. They will also gobble up insects, spiders and small fruit. Although they usually eat directly from a plant or from the ground, they will visit feeders from time to time too. And during the breeding time, they get extra protein and energy from bugs, flies, beetles, moths, caterpillars, aphids, cicadas and spiders which they also feed to their young.
To help support the Chaffinch it’s important to support the insects in your space, providing them with a great natural protein source.
Support the creatures you kohabit with:
The perfect NZ Bird Feeder for Tui!
The Kohab Feeder is the perfect nectar feeder for our native and endemic birds Tūī, Silvereye/Waxeye or Bellbirds. Just add a bowl of your choice with Kohab Bird Nectar, or even pieces of fruit.
Simply attach it to a tree or fence. Adding a bowl of your choice means you can easily keep the feeder clean and tidy. It also gives you the option to change what you are feeding, depending on who is visiting or who you want to have visit your garden.
Adding a bird feeder is a great way to support and encourage your local wildlife. Not only are you providing a safe feeding site, you also get to connect more with those you kohabit your space with and get the joy of watching the bird life thrive. It's a win-win.
By providing your garden birds with high-energy food and good nutrition, you will help them thrive.
PLEASE NOTE: A bowl is not included with the Kohab Bird Feeder.
Details:
This DIY bird feeder is New Zealand made from strong, high-quality marine plywood with thick walls and roof so it will last and last.
This feeder comes in a kitset and is quick and easy to assemble. Simply slot the pieces together and hammer a few nails into the part-drilled holes. We supply the nails and two sturdy mounting screws.
To find out more about how to put your Kohab Feeder together, take a look at our assembly instructions.
Other Info:
This Kohab Bird Feeder is made from high-quality marine plywood, which is safe for birds and can last outside untreated for up to 10 years. However, as with all outside wood products, you can extend your feeder's lifespan with a little bit of love. We recommend sealing it with Timber Sealer and Protector.
Size: H 295mm x W 229mm x D 165mm
All Kohab products are proudly NZ made.
The Kohab Open Wooden Birdhouse has been specially designed to give safe, warm shelter to a range of NZ birds that are regular visitors to your garden. The open birdhouse style replicates the birds’ natural nesting preference and will be attractive to Grey Warbler, Silvereye, Blackbirds, Song Thrush, House Sparrows and even, if you’re in luck, Tūī.
Adding a birdhouse to your garden is a great way to support and encourage your local wildlife. Not only are you providing a safe nesting box, you also get to connect more with those you kohabit your space with and have the joy of watching generation after generation of new bird life. It's a win-win.
Details:
This DIY birdhouse is New Zealand made from strong high-quality marine plywood with thick walls and roof making them watertight as well as warm and snug. They have a slide-in base that makes cleaning them quick and easy, and good floor ventilation to keep moisture levels low.
Our birdhouses come in a kitset and are quick and easy to assemble. Simply slot the pieces together and hammer a few nails into the part-drilled holes. We supply the nails and two sturdy mounting screws.
To find out more about how to put your Kohab Wooden Birdhouse together take a look at our birdhouse plans and assembly instructions.
Other Info:
Kohab birdhouses are made from high-quality marine plywood, which is safe for birds and can last outside untreated for up to 10 years.
However, as with all outside wood products, you can extend your birdhouses lifespan with a little bit of love. We recommend sealing it with Timber Sealer and Protector.
Size: H 296mm x W 180mm x D 145mm
Entrance hole: H 75mm x W 130mm
Kohab Birdhouses are proudly NZ made.
Get $20 off when you buy two Kohab Fruit Feeders.
Double the magical visits to your garden and help the NZ native birds you kohabit with thrive.
Designed and made right here in NZ, these feeders will attract fruit-eating birds to your garden. Simply hang them up, add some fruit and wait and see who visits. Will it be Tūī, Silvereye/Waxeye, Bellbird, or a cheeky Blackbird dropping in for a quick snack?
SAVE $20 when you buy two feeders.
Choose the classic circle feeder or our love heart feeder , or one of each.
Made in Corten Steel these beautiful designs will get better and better with age as their colours change with the seasons.
Made in weather-resistant 3mm Corten Steel. The outer layer is designed to rust, which gives it a unique antique look but at the same time gives the feeder a layer of protection so it will last for years and years.
Hung with a cord
Size: 142mm high
Packed in easy to recycle from home paper packaging - no plastic!