The stamp, issued in 2025, depicts the endangered spoon-billed sandpiper (Calidris pygmaea). The species has already been presented.

Thank you Beatrice!

Issued in 2022, the two stamps belong to the migratory birds set. The first one depicts the common swift (Apus apus). They feed on insects they catch while flying and, when not nesting, they spend their time on air. They winter in south Africa and they breed in Europe, Asia and areas of northern Africa.

The second stamp shows a western yellow wagtail (Motacilla flava). It has ten subspecies. They breed in Europe and Asia while they winter in Africa and south Asia. They feed on insects.

Finally, the pictorial postmark shows a pair of Atlantic puffins (Fratercula arctica), which have been discussed in the past.

Issued in 2010, the s/s depicts the endangered Indian skimmer (Rynchops albicollis). Its upper mandible is shorter than its lower one. Its main prey is fish but it also feeds on small crustaceans and insect larvae.

Issued in 2009, the stamp depicts a family of Caribbean coots (Fulica caribaea), a migratory bird species. In 2016, this species was reclassified as a regional variation of the American coot (Fulica americana). It feeds on aquatic plants, aquatic insects, fish, arthropods and molluscs.

Issued in 2014, these three stamps belong to the same set. The upper one shows an African paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone viridis). This noisy bird has ten subspecies and it feeds mainly on insects.

The lower stamp on the left depicts the kori bustard (Ardeotis kori), the largest African flying bird. It has two subspecies. It is omnivorous. In non-protected areas, it is hunted for consumption. It is also the national bird of Botswana.

The final stamp shows a pair of pied avocets (Recurvirostra avosetta). It can found in areas of Africa, Asia and Europe and part of its population is migratory. This species of wader feeds on insects and crustaceans. It has a lifespan of ca. 20 years.

Issued in 2010, this stamp depicts a peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), which has been presented in the past.

Issued in 2013, the stamps belong to a set of four feauturing Australian species of kingfishers.

The first stamp depicts a male blue-winged kookaburra (Dacelo leachii). Males have blue tails while females have rufous ones. It has four subspecies. It feeds on insects, spiders and other arthropods, lizards, frogs, fish, earthworms, rodents and small birds.

The second stamp shows a sacred kingfisher (Todiramphus sanctus), which has been discussed in the past.

 

Issued in 2002, the first stamp shows a variety of bird species including the scarlet macaw (Ara macao), thick-billed parrot (Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha), keel-billed toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus), red-lored amazon (Amazona autumnalis) etc.

The second stamp was issued in 2009 and it depicts the California condor (Gymnogyps californianus), a species of vulture. It is listed as critically endangered. It has an impressive lifespan of up to 60 years. As other vulture species, it feeds on carrion.

The upper two bird stamps, issued in 1991, depict the Palau fruit dove (Ptilinopus pelewensis). As its name implies, it is endemic to Palau. It is also the country's national bird. It has no subspecies.

The lower bird stamp, issued in 1991 too, shows the Palau fantail (Rhipidura lepida), which is also endemic to Palau. It feeds on insects.

Issued by Belarus in 2025, the stamp depicts a pair of budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus). The species, a popular pet worldwide, is native to Australia.  Budgies feed on seeds, fruit and vegetation. The sex can be told apart by the colour of the ceres, which is blue in males.

Thank Olga for the lovely postcard!

 

Issued by Croatia in 2011, the middle stamp shows Eleonora's falcon (Falco eleonorae). I have written about this species in the past.

The common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) has been presented in the past. Here, it is depicted on a 2025 stamp from Lithuania.

 Issued by Algeria in 2000, the stamps depict the European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis), which has been featured in the past.

Issued in 2003, the first stamp depicts the Common or Eurasian Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) and the second one the barn owl (Tyto alba). Both species have been discussed in previous posts.

 

The  white-backed woodpecker (Dendrocopos leucotos) has been shown before. Here, it is depicted on a Japanese 1984 stamp.

Thank you Gerdientje!

Both owl stamps belong to the same set ("Safari in the Netherlands - Owls"), which was released in 2024. Both species, the Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo) and the little owl (Athene noctua) have been presented in the past.

 

The first stamp was issued in 2024 and it shows a whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus), which we have seen before.

The second stamp was issued in 1963 and it depicts Lidth's jay (Garrulus lidthi). It is native to Japan. It feeds on plant material, invertebrates, small snakes and lizards. It is listed as vulnerable. 

Issued in 2014, the stamp depicts a spotted or Eurasian nutcracker (Nucifraga caryocatactes). The species has been discussed in the past.

Thank you Mark!

The first stamp was issued in 2025 and it shows a group of Indian runner ducks (Anas platyrynchos domesticus), a breed on the domestic duck. They were intianially bred in Indonesia before they became widespread in the western world. They have a variety of colours and a high egg production. They also cannot fly.

The next bird stamp, issued in 1996, depicts the migratory greater white-fronted goose (Anser albifrons). It can be found in Alaska, Canada, Greenland and Russia during breeding season but it flies south for the winter. It has five subspecies. It feeds on plant matter.

The final stamp was also issued in 2025 and it shows the northern pintail (Anas acuta), which has been presented in the past.

Issued in 2000, the first stamp shows an American kestrel (Falco sparverius). It can be found in North, Central and South America. The northern populations are migratory. It has 17 subspecies. The male, shown on the stamp, has blue-grey wings and a rufous tail with a single black band on its end. The female has rufous wings and tail with many parallel black bands across its length. It feeds on insects, small rodents, small birds and reptiles. It is used in falconry.

The final stamp, issued in 2012, depicts a peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus). This species has been shown on a number of stamps already.