Both stamps belong to a 2013 set issued by Italy and presenting birds of the Alps. The first one shows the rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta), which has been discussed in the past. The second stamp shows the grey-headed woodpecker (Picus canus). This species is native to most of Europe and vast areas of Asia. It has ten subspecies although some authorities regard eight of them as a separate species. It feeds on insects, especially ants, but during the late autumn and early winter it also consumes plant material.