Sunday, 26 April 2026
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.
Saturday, 25 April 2026
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.
Monday, 20 April 2026
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.
Sunday, 19 April 2026
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Wednesday, 12 November 2025
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.
Sunday, 9 November 2025
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.
Saturday, 8 November 2025
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.
Issued in 2019, the first stamp depicts a falconry scene. More specifically a Eurasian goshawk (Astur gentilis) hunts a ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus). The Eurasia goshawk is widespead in Europe and Asia. Birds from northern regions are migratory. It has seven subspecies. It feeds on both birds and mammals.
The ring-necked pheasant has been presented in the past.
The second stamp, issued in 2005, shows a tawny owl (Strix aluco) which has also been shown before.
Thursday, 6 November 2025
Monday, 3 November 2025
Issued in 2003, the two bird stamps belong to the set "Arctic tundra". The middle stamp shows the gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus), which can be found on the Arctic coasts and associated tundra. It is the largest species of falcon. It feeds on birds and small mammals. It is used in falconry.
The final stamp shows the northern raven (Corvus corax), for which I have written in the past.
The little bustard (Tetrax tetrax) can be found in southern Europe and central and western Asia. It is partly migratory. The breeding male has a blue-grey face and bands of black and white feathers on its neck while the non-breeding male and the female are brown coloured. It feeds on both plant material and terrestrial invertebrates. Due to habitat loss, it is near threatened.
The bluethroat (Luscinia svecica) is widespead across Europe and Asia. It can also be found in Alaska and the Yukon Territory. It is migratory. It has twelve subspecies. It can mimic the sound of other birds. The male, shown on the stamp, has a blue and read throat while the female has a white one. Finally, it feeds on insects and other invertebrates and plant material.
The stamps were issued in 2012.
Sunday, 2 November 2025
Thank you Vural!
The near threatened bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) can be found in areas of southern Europe, Asia and Africa. It has two subspecies. It is a scavenger that feeds predominantly on bones and to a lesser extend on the flesh of carcasses.
The stamp was issued in 2025 in celebration of the 100 years of the Goldau Nature Reserve and Wildlife Park.
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