Though the white stork (Ciconia ciconia) has been shown before, no info was supplied. So, the species can be found in parts of Europe, Asia and northern Africa and it migrates for the winter further south in Africa and areas of southern Asia. It has two subspecies. It preys on amphibians, insects, reptiles, fish, small mammals, small birds and eggs. Finally, it is the national bird of Belarus, Lithuania and Poland.

The stamps were issued in 2004.