Statue Group Birds, Bronze bird sculptures in Město, Czech Republic

The Statue Group Birds (Sousoší ptáci) consists of three over-life-size bronze birds set on the ground on Ptačí vrch (Bird Hill) in the Sady Svobody park in Opava's Město district. Sculpted by Kurt Gebauer (born 1941), the figures are mechanical: their heads occasionally turn slowly and their eyes light up. The group was unveiled in June 2006.

The bronze group was made by sculptor Kurt Gebauer, born 1941, and unveiled in June 2006 on Ptačí vrch (Bird Hill) in the Sady Svobody park. The hill had long been linked with birds: aviaries with live birds once stood there, and the mechanical sculptures continue that association.

The name refers to Ptačí vrch (Bird Hill), long linked to birds: aviaries with live birds once stood here, and the bronze group continues that tradition. The three birds sit on the ground at over-life size, and their heads occasionally turn slowly while their eyes light up.

The three birds stand on the ground on Ptačí vrch in the Sady Svobody park, in the Město district of Opava, and are open to the public year-round. Their heads turn slowly and their eyes light up only occasionally, so watch for a while rather than passing straight by. The electronic parts are serviced regularly, so a bird may be still at times.

The three bronze birds are kinematic: their heads turn slowly and their eyes light up. The sculptor Kurt Gebauer (born 1941) placed them on Ptačí vrch, a spot long linked to birds, where aviaries with live birds once stood. Electronic parts are serviced regularly.