New Zealand Fantail - Piwakawaka
The friendly Fantail is one of New Zealand's iconic birds and one that everyone is always happy to see.
A cheerful little creature that flutters about shyly, it’s known for its beautiful tail feathers that fan out, but take a look at its eyebrows which give each one's face so much personality.
You won’t get the Fantail visiting your feeder as they live off live insects that they catch on the wing, they can be seen darting about trees and shrubs on the hunt. But they may come down to a birdbath for a dip or to bathe in the spray of a garden hose. If you’re lucky you may get a pair nesting nearby in their neat cup-shaped nest wrapped in spiders webs.
What do Fantails eat?
Fantails eat live insects they catch on the wing, so as you can’t feed Fantails one of the best ways to support them is to support insect-friendly plants and let leaf litter accumulate. This will support biodiversity in your area and in turn help the happy Fantail to prosper. Another option is to provide a birdbath as they love to splash about in the water.
Help the native NZ birds you kohabit with thrive.
Here in New Zealand, we kohabit with some amazing birds, so what better way to enjoy them than by inviting them into our gardens and giving them a nutritious snack. And that’s what Kohab is all about, enjoying the creatures we kohabit our NZ gardens with while supporting them so they can thrive. Find out how you can help support them.
Help the NZ birds you kohabit with thrive.
Here in New Zealand, we kohabit with some amazing birds, so what better way to enjoy them than by inviting them into our gardens and giving them a nutritious snack. And that’s what Kohab is all about, enjoying the creatures we kohabit our NZ gardens with while supporting them so they can thrive.
Support the creatures you kohabit with:
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.
The nectar feeder you need to encourage the magic of nectar-eating birds to your garden.
Invite Tūī, Silvereye/Waxeye or Bellbird by offering them a drink of nectar with the extra boost of beetroot, served upon an attractive wooden feeding platform
What's in the box:
Kohab Bird Feeder: This wooden feeder is a feeding platform. Just add a bowl of your choice to serve the nectar and attach it to a tree or fence.
It's made right here in New Zealand from strong, high-quality marine plywood and comes in a quick and easy to assemble kitset. Everything you need is in the box.
Kohab Bird Nectar 1kg: This glucose-based bird nectar includes the superpower of beetroot, just to add water. Beetroot gives our bird nectar its beautiful red colouring that attracts the birds, making it easy for them to find and enjoy. In addition, beetroot is rich in nitrates, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals to help the birds thrive and maintain their energetic lifestyle.
Great as a gift.
This set is ideal as a gift for a bird lover or that person who has it all. It's also ideal as a corporate gift as its sustainable and supports New Zealand wildlife. Find out more about how we pack our products.
PLEASE NOTE: a bowl is not included with the feeder.
Encourage magical visits to your garden and help the NZ birds you kohabit with thrive.
Designed and made right here in NZ, this feeder will attract fruit-eating birds to your garden. Simply hang it 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?
Made in Corten Steel this beautiful circle design will get better and better with age as its 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: 138mm diameter
Packed in easy to recycle from home paper packaging - no plastic!