Meet the Tomtit (Miromiro)
Say hello to the tomtit, or miromiro, a small and curious native bird found throughout forests and bushland across Aotearoa. Recognisable by its neat black-and-white colouring (in males) and compact shape, the tomtit is often seen perched upright on a low branch before darting out to catch insects.
Tomtits are active insect hunters, feeding on flies, moths, beetles, and other small invertebrates. They often forage close to the ground and are known for their confident behaviour, sometimes approaching quietly to watch people moving through the forest.
Handcrafted in Arrowtown by our Cheeky Beaks ceramics team, each tomtit is individually shaped from white porcelain and carefully glazed to capture the bird’s small form and distinctive colouring. Subtle variations in the glaze give every piece its own character.
Suitable for both indoor and outdoor display, the tomtit brings a small reminder of New Zealand’s native birdlife into any space. As with all Cheeky Beaks pieces, each bird is handmade, meaning no two are exactly the same.
Dimensions (mm): 180 h × 140 l × 180 w
Weight: 300 g
