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.
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