Issued in 2025, this stamp depicts the endangered horned guan (Oreophasis derbianus). It can be found in areas of Mexico, Guatemala and maybe Honduras. It feeds on fruits, leaves, flowers and possibly insects. A characteristic feature of the species is the red fleshy 'horn' on its forehead.
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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.
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