Iran @ Japan World Stamp Exhibition -Philanippon 2011

 

To commemorate the participation of Iran in Japan World Stamp Exhibition 2011, Iran Post Office issued a  souvenir sheet containing one stamp on the 26th of July 2011. The stamp depicts the Green Pheasant and in  the souvenir sheet is inscribed  the logo of  Philanippon 2011 and written title of ‘Japan World Stamp Exhibition 2011’.

Green Pheasant

The Green Pheasant, Phasianus versicolor, also known as Japanese Pheasant, is native to the Japanese Archipelago, to which it is endemic . Green Pheasant is the national bird of Japan.

The male (cock) is distinguished from that species by its dark green plumage on the breast and mantle. The male also has an iridescent violet neck, red bare facial skin and purplish green tail. The female is smaller than male and has a dull brown plumage with dark spots.

Birds of Prey . Joint Issue by Iran and Portugal

 

On June  24, 2009, Iranian Post and Portugal Post pleased to joint issue a set of pair stamp feature birds of prey species. The species depicted are Osprey or Pandion haliaetus and White-tailed Eagle or Haliaeetus albicilla.

 

Osprey or  Pandion haliaetus

The Osprey (Pandion haliaetus), sometimes known as the sea hawk, fish eagle or fish hawk, is a diurnal, fish-eating bird of prey. It is a large raptor, reaching more than 60 cm  in length and 180 cm  across the wings. It is brown on the upperparts and predominantly greyish on the head and underparts, with a black eye patch and wings.

The Osprey's diet consists almost exclusively of fish. It possesses specialized physical characteristics and exhibits unique behavior to assist in hunting and catching prey.

New Zealand at Philatelic Expo France ‘89

France Post issued the stamp featured the Black Robin (Petroica traversi) in one color separation stamp sheet on July 07, 1989 for commemorating their participation at the International Stamp Expo, Phillexfrance 1989.

Black Robin Petroica traversi

The Black Robin or Chatham Island Robin (Petroica traversi) is an endangered bird from the Chatham Islands off the east coast of New Zealand.The Black Robin is a sparrow-sized bird measuring 14–15 cm . Its plumage is almost entirely brownish-black, with a black bill and brownish-black yellow-soled feet.

The species is still endangered, but now numbers around 250 individuals in populations on Mangere Island and South East Island. Ongoing restoration of habitat and eradication of introduced predators is being undertaken so that the population of this and other endangered Chatham endemics can be spread to several populations, decreasing the risk of extinction by natural disasters or similar stochastic events.

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Tonga at Ausipex 84

Tonga Post has participated at The World Philatelic Exhibition Australia 1984. To commemorate their participation ,Tonga issued souvenir sheet feature 2 stamps of birds, Laughing Kookaburra and Maroon Shining Parrot with background image of the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne. The logo of Ausipex 84 printed on the right bottom corner of the souvenir sheet.

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Nordia 2009

The Nordic Philatelic Exhibition, Nordia 2009 held in Hafnarfjörður Iceland 29th-31st May 2009. The motif on the souvenir sheet which Iceland Post issued on this occasion is the puffin.

The Puffin (Fratercula arctica) is a pelagic bird belonging to the Auk family. The latin term Fratercula means „little brother“ and indicates the colours of the feathers which is reminiscent of the robes of monks. The bird has also been called a “dean” or a “priest” in Icelandic. The puffin’s beak is multicolored during the mating season. The puffin is a resident bird. They lay their eggs in holes, dug into the ground, in big colonies. During winter the puffin stays at sea. The motif shows the puffin in Vestmannaeyjar island with the glacier Eyjafjallajökul in the background.

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Vietnam at Brasiliana 83

Vietnam Post issued a souvenir sheet feature a bird, Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco), to commemorate the participation at the International Stamp Exhibition Brasiliana 83, Brazil.

The Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco) is the largest and arguably best known species in the toucan family. It is found in semi-open habitats throughout a large part of central and eastern South America. It is a common attraction in zoos.

The Toco Toucan has a striking plumage with a mainly black body, a white throat, chest and uppertail-coverts, and red undertail-coverts. its noticeable huge bill, which is yellow-orange, tending to deeper reddish-orange on its lower sections and culmen, and with a black base and large spot on the tip.

Tonga at Pacific 97

Tonga Post has issued the souvenir sheet comprised one stamp depicted Pacific Swallow bird ( Hirundo tahitica) for commemorating their participation at the San Francisco International Stamp Exhibition, Pacific 97.

The Pacific Swallow (Hirundo tahitica) is a small passerine bird in the swallow family. They breed in tropical southern Asia from southern India and Sri Lanka across to south east Asia and the islands of the south Pacific.The Pacific Swallow is a small swallow at 13 cm. It has a blue back with browner wings and tail, a red face and throat, and dusky under parts.

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Vietnam’s participation at Espana 84

Vietnam Post has participated at the International Stamp Exhibition Espana 84 and they issued the commemorative stamp pesented in one souvenir sheet featured Ciconia ciconia bird with backfround image of forest. The Logo of Espana 84 printed on the sheet.

The White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) is a strong migrant bird in the stork family Ciconiidae. The plumage is mainly white, with black on its wings . The White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) have long red legs and a long pointed red bill. The preferred foraging habitat of the White Stork are meadows and shallow wetlands.

Philippine Bird stamps of Taipei 2008

Many species of birds has been selected by Philippine Post as picture on the issued stamp in conjunctions with the participation at Taipei 2008, the 21st Asian International Stamp Exhibition. This sheet featured 14 species birds complied with logo of Taipei 2008 as printed on the sheet.

Philippine birds stamp of Jakarta 2008

Many species of Philippine birds featured on the stamp sheet which has been issued for commemorating the participation of Philippine at the 22nd Asian International Stamp Exhibition Jakarta 2008. MABUHAY

The 1st of Hongkong Stamp Sheetlet at Hongkong 2001.

The first series of Hongkong Stamp Sheetlet for supporting the International Stamp Exhibition, Hongkong 2001, depicted one stamp of bridge series with value $10 and background picture of birds have founded in Hongkong such as White stork, or other water birds and small bird. Of course logo of Hongkong 2001 has marked on the top right corner of the sheet.