This came ready to assemble in a couple quick steps- basically attach the wings and stake it down with the beefy yard staple that's included.It seems well made of heavier thickness metal and coated in nice bright red paint.I would say it's giftable but would need a thicker box as mine was smashed on one side but no issues with the cardinal itself.I wish I could give this more stars. Five are not enough. This little, inexpensive metal sculpture brings me great joy. I know he is supposed to go outside, and I played around with that, but our weather is so terrible that I spend most of my time indoors and it seemed a shame to put him somewhere I can't enjoy him. So, he came inside with me.Assembly is a piece of cake, just pop in the wings. (Don't be afraid to use a little pressure.) There is a separate U-shaped piece of metal you can use if you are mounting him in the ground. It is a good size, about 11 inches give or take from the tip of a wing to the feet. The colors are bright and bold and cheerful, but he has a steely look in his eye that demands respect.This is really well made, comes in a nice gift box, and brightens my day. If you are considering it, grab it! You won't regret this purchase. :)It took just a few minutes to assemble, and add the wings to the body. It looks just like the picture, and the individual feathers looks amazing, classy and it's a quality piece. While this one will be living on my deck, I would be happy to give these as gifts.Amazing and beautiful in my yard. Very sturdy. Easy to assemble. There are two negatives. I wish the wing prongs fit better into the body and that the wing base sat flush against the bird. Second I wish the eye and face had more detailing. That’s not my picture blurry, that’s how it’s painted. Up close, I feel like the details aren’t crisp and I wonder if my eye sight is getting bad. Lol.Still I would totally order more. Looks fabulous in my drab brown yard.This garden art is high quality. It is well built and has lots of detail. See my included pictures to see for yourself.It’s much heavier than it looks. It was easy to assemble and came with a screw and a metal wicket to either install it in the ground or screw it to a wooden shelf.One look and you realize that this is a well thought-out piece of artwork for the garden. I highly recommend it.This cardinal turned out to be much larger than I expected it to be. This is not a negative factor. The sculpture is made of metal and is very detailed. It can be used either indoors or outdoors.This cardinal garden decor is very pretty and with nice details. It is a nice, small statue that will add colour to any garden and comes with a matching stake to secure it to the ground. It would make for a bird lover or garden lover.