Recent bird stamps found on the web - not wanted

This page is for listing stamps I am aware of but do not need. Some are found on official sites, while others are listed on dealers' sites.
Country Detail Date of Issue Status Source of information
Netherlands
New
The series continues with stamps 28 and 29 featuring Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos) and Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus). ?? April 2012 Tick Correspondent in the Netherlands
Belarus Bird of the Year: single featuring Common Swift (Apus apus). 22 March 2012 Tick Belarus Post
Bahamas WWF: 4 stamps and souvenir sheet featuring Caribbean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber). 21 March 2012 Tick Notification from Pobjoy Mint.
Aland The programme for 2012 lists a Nordic issue featuring some gulls which look like Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus) and Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus). 21 March 2012 Tick Aland Post
China Joint issue with Israel: 2 stamps with one featuring an oddly coloured Bohemian Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus). 20 March 2012 Tick Ebay
Israel Joint issue with China: 2 stamps with one featuring an oddly coloured Bohemian Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus). 20 March 2012 Tick International Stamp News and Joint Stamp Issues
Philippines Davao City 75th Anniversary: 4 stamps with one featuring Great Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi). 16 March 2012 Tick Philippines Post
Curacao
updated
Sea Birds: sheet with 8 stamps featuring Laughing Gull (Larus atricilla), Dunlin (Calidris alpina), Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus), Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens), Snowy Egret (Egretta thula), Caribbean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber), Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) and Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis). 12 March 2012 Tick Image supplied by Van Reijen Int.Agencies Ltd
Sth. Georgia Seabirds. This WWF issue features South Georgia Shag (Phalacrocorax georgianus), Antarctic Tern (Sterna vittata), Brown Skua (Stercorarius antarctica) and Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus). The souvenir sheet also has Brown Skua (Stercorarius antarctica). These stamps may eventually be obtained directly from the Falkland Islands Philatelic Bureau. 10 March 2012 Tick Notification from Pobjoy Mint.
Australia Australian Waterbirds: 4 stamps featuring Radjah Shelduck (Tadorna radjah), Pink-eared Duck (Malacorhynchus membranaceus), Australian Shelduck (Tadorna tadornoides) and Plumed Whistling-Duck (Dendrocygna eytoni). 6 March 2012 Tick Australia Post
Netherlands The series continues with stamps 26 and 27 featuring Common Wood-Pigeon (Columba palumbus) and Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus). ?? March 2012 Tick Correspondent in the Netherlands
Russia
updated
The review of products to be issued in February includes a souvenir sheet featuring Wrangel Island Reserve. Three ducks have just managed to fly on to the stamp and they look like Harlequin Duck (Histrionicus histrionicus). Glaucous Gulls (Larus hyperboreus) are in the border. 27 February 2012 Tick Russia Post
Marshall Is.
New
Waterbird Rate Change - 2 stamps featuring Black-footed Albatross (Phoebastria nigripes) and Red-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon rubricauda). The albatross illustration is a mirror image of the one issued in 1996. 27 February 2012 Thumb down Unicover
Namibia Definitives: 12 stamps featuring Carp's Tit (Melaniparus carpi), Hartlaub's Francolin (Francolinus hartlaubi), Herero Chat (Namibornis herero), Rueppell's Parrot (Poicephalus rueppellii), Rueppell's Bustard (Eupodotis rueppellii), Damara Rock-jumper (Chaetops pycnopygius), Damara Tern (Sternula balaenarum), Bare-cheeked Babbler (Turdoides gymnogenys), White-tailed Shrike (Lanioturdus torquatus), Dune Lark (Calendulauda erythrochlamys), Damara Red-billed Hornbill (Tockus damarensis) and Violet Woodhoopoe (Phoeniculus damarensis). I have extracted the stamp images from a PDF file describing the issue. It is a digital draft and there might be slight differences to the final printed products. 15 February 2012 Tick Nampost and a correspondent in Namibia
Belgium The next stamp in the Buzin series features Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus). Its face value is apparently €4.35. 11 February 2012 Tick Correspondent in Belgium and ProPost
Tonga Definitives: 12 stamps featuring Red Shining-Parrot (Prosopeia tabuensis), Pacific Black Duck (Anas superciliosa), Collared Kingfisher (Todirhamphus chloris), White-faced Heron (Egretta novaehollandiae), Polynesian Starling (Aplonis tabuensis), Grey-necked Wood-Rail (Aramides cajanea)!, Wattled Honeyeater (Foulehaio carunculata), Polynesian Triller (Lalage maculosa), Barn Owl (Tyto alba), Buff-banded Rail (Gallirallus philippensis), Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) and Swamp Harrier (Circus approximans). Disappointingly, there are 3 incorrect scientific names, and, strangely, "Swamp Harrier" does not have a scientific name. The gravest error has presumably been caused by the designer searching for an image of the very special Niuafo'ou Scrubfowl (Megapodius pritchardii) but choosing a fine image of the completely un-related Grey-necked Wood-Rail (Aramides cajanea)! One of the photographs has a credit, as it was taken in New Zealand by Glen Fergus. The Triller was taken in Samoa, the Starling and Honeyeater in Fiji, the Harrier and Duck in Australia and the Kingfisher in Thailand. Were any of the birds photographed in Tonga? 6 February 2012 Tick Tonga Post
Netherlands The series continues with stamps 24 and 25 featuring Eurasian Buzzard (Buteo buteo) and Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes). ?? February 2012 Tick Correspondent in Denmark
USA Birds of Prey: 5 stamps featuring Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis), Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) and Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus). 20 January 2012 Tick Virtual Stamp Club
Rumania Flora and fauna: 6 stamps with two featuring Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus) and Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica). The main theme is flora, but the animals are in some way related to the flower with which they appear. Two days later, 4 more stamps were issued with one featuring a Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). 17 & 19 January 2012 Thumb down Romfilatelia
Aruba Birds of Prey: 10 stamps featuring Great Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi), Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja), Crested Eagle (Morphnus guianensis), Southern Caracara (Caracara plancus), Long-crested Eagle (Lophaetus occipitalis), Crowned Hawk-Eagle (Stephanoaetus coronatus), Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus), Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) and American Kestrel (Falco sparverius). 19 January 2012 Thumb down Post Aruba
Canada Baby Wildlife part 2: 4 stamps with one featuring Common Loon (Gavia immer). Here's a postcard which accompanies this issue. 16 January 2012 Tick Linns.com and a correspondent
Greenland Contemporary Art VI: 3 stamps with one featuring some ducks or geese flying past an iceberg. These may not be specifically identifiable. Here's a better image of the stamp. 16 January 2012 Thumb down WOPA and Greenland Post
Kyrgyzstan Oriental Lunar Calendar: sheet with 12 stamps with one featuring Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus). 14 January 2012 Thumb down FSU New Issues
Ecuador Galapagos Fauna: a repeat of last year's booklets slightly redesigned featuring Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens), Nazca Booby (Sula granti), Galapagos Penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) and Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii). 13 January 2012 Thumb down Guayaquil Stamp Club blog.
Morocco
New
Fauna: 4 stamps with one featuring Waldrapp (Geronticus eremita). Although Morocco Post states that the title of this issue is "Jardin Zoologique de Rabat", there is no mention of this on the stamps. However, the Oryx do seem to be in a zoo environment. There is a souvenir sheet with the four stamps, which I found on the Rabat Zoo site. 9 January 2012 Thumb down Morocco Post and Rabat Zoo
SPM Oiseaux : les hirondelles « La Becquée »: single featuring Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor). The image is taken from Philinfo for January 2012. 7 January 2012 Tick Philinfo French Post.
TAAF Nature Reserve: sheet of 4 stamps with 2 featuring White-chinned Petrel (Procellaria aequinoctialis) and Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua). The image is taken from Philinfo for January 2012. 1 January 2012 Thumb down Philinfo French Post.
TAAF Rene-Emile Bossiere: single with a small image of probable Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae). The image is taken from Philinfo for January 2012. 1 January 2012 Thumb down Philinfo French Post.
Tuvalu Marine life of Tuvalu: sheet with 5 stamps. One features Christmas Shearwater (Puffinus nativitatis). 1 January 2012 Tick Stamps of Tuvalu
Netherlands The series continues with stamps 22 and 23 featuring Eurasian Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) and Eurasian Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus). ?? January 2012 Tick Correspondent in the Netherlands
Curacao Currency: 10 stamps showing banknotes with the 300c stamp having Caribbean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber). Here's an image of the note. ???? 2012 Thumb down Bombay Stamps
Guinea Stamperija has listed several new sets with the theme Celebrities & Transport II, one of which commemorates species discovered in the 21st century. The souvenir sheet has Rufous Twistwing (Cnipodectes superrufus) and Bald Parrot (Pyrilia aurantiocephala). For those who collect "birds in the border", the sheet has Gorgeted Puffleg (Eriocnemis isabellae) and the dubious species Camiguin Hanging Parrot (Loriculus (philippensis) camiguinensis). 30 December 2011 Thumb down Stamperija BirdLife International and Wikipedia
Central African Republic Stamperija has listed several new sets with the theme Fauna, Flora, Minerals - I, four of which have birds.
Owls has 4 stamps featuring Pel's Fishing-Owl (Scotopelia peli), African Grass-Owl (Tyto capensis), with possible Tawny Owl (Strix aluco yamadae) in flight, Pel's Fishing-Owl (Scotopelia peli) with Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) and probable Ural Owl (Strix uralensis) despite the name on the stamp.
The souvenir sheet has Pel's Fishing-Owl (Scotopelia peli) and Tawny Owl (Strix aluco). The Tawny Owl is taken from this photograph, which is adjacent to one showing Strix butleri hence the incorrect name on the stamp. I found this image on this page. The African Grass-Owl is taken from this page.
Kingfishers has 4 stamps featuring Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis), European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster), Giant Kingfisher (Megaceryle maximus) and Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis).
The souvenir sheet has Giant Kingfisher (Megaceryle maximus).
20 December 2011 Tick Stamperija
Central African Republic Stamperija has listed several new sets with the theme Fauna, Flora, Minerals - II, some of which have birds. Raptors has Tawny Eagle (Aquila rapax), Bateleur (Terathopius ecaudatus), probable Augur Buzzard (Buteo augur) and African Fish-Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer).
The souvenir sheet has Tawny Eagle (Aquila rapax) and Steppe Eagle (Aquila nipalensis).
Parrots has Senegal Parrot (Poicephalus senegalus) twice, Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) and Rueppell's Parrot (Poicephalus rueppellii).
The souvenir sheet has Senegal Parrot (Poicephalus senegalus) and Red-fronted Parrot (Poicephalus gulielmi).
Peafowl has 4 stamps all with Congo Peacock (Afropavo congensis).
The souvenir sheet also has the same species.
Owls has Madagascar Long-eared Owl (Asio madagascariensis), but the left bird on this stamp is probably Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus), Marsh Owl (Asio capensis), Spotted Eagle-Owl (Bubo africanus) and Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus).
The souvenir sheet has Marsh Owl (Asio capensis). While searching for images to confirm the identity of some of the owls, I discovered that the left bird on the Short-eared Owl stamp is taken from this photograph and is the Hawaiian sub-species, sandwichensis. Searching for images of Madagascar Long-eared Owl produced both birds on the first stamp, but the left bird appeared on a page listing several owls, and was obviously not the intended species.
20 December 2011 Tick Stamperija
India 50th Anniversary of Goa's Liberation: single with some flying gulls with black heads. The brochure for this issue shows the gulls, but not very clearly. Trip reports for Goa list 3 possible gulls: Brown-headed Gull (Larus brunnicephalus), Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus) and Great Black-headed Gull (Larus ichthyaetus). I think the last one is the most likely. 19 December 2011 Tick Stamps of India and Delcampe
Iran WWF: "Iranian Native Owls", 4 stamps featuring Northern Long-eared Owl (Asio otus), Spotted Owlet (Athene brama), Pallid Scops-Owl (Otus brucei) and Brown Fish-Owl (Ketupa zeylonensis). 14 December 2011 Tick WWF Stamp Shop
Kazakhstan Urban Birds: set of 8 featuring Eurasian Blackbird (Turdus merula), Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis), Great Tit (Parus major), Rook (Corvus frugilegus), Eurasian Magpie (Pica pica), Rock Pigeon (Columba livia), Hooded Crow (Corvus cornix) and House Sparrow (Passer domesticus). This issue was announced by Kazpost on its bulletin board. 14 December 2011 Tick Delcampe and Kazpost
Cuba Turnat 2011: set of 6 and SS featuring Cuban Pewee (Contopus caribaeus), Great Lizard-Cuckoo (Saurothera merlini), Western Spindalis (Spindalis zena), Bare-legged Owl (Gymnoglaux lawrencii), Yellow-headed Warbler (Teretistris fernandinae), Cuban Trogon (Priotelus temnurus) and Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis). 13 December 2011 Tick Delcampe
Guinea Stamperija has listed several new sets with the theme Celebrities & Fauna, two of which have birds. Kingfishers has Black-backed Kingfisher (Ceyx erithacus), Sacred Kingfisher (Todirhamphus sanctus) and Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis).
Owls has Striped Owl (Pseudoscops clamator), Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) and Fearful Owl (Nesasio solomonensis).
I have been sent better scans of 2 items in this issue, which confirm most of this. Owls
Kingfishers
These stamps are available from Neofila.
2 December 2011 Thumb down Stamperija and Neofila
Guinea Stamperija has listed several new sets with the theme Celebrities & Fauna II, one of which, Parrots, has Meyer's Parrot (Poicephalus meyeri), Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) and Red-bellied Parrot (Poicephalus rufiventris).
These stamps are available from Neofila.
2 December 2011 Thumb down Stamperija and Neofila
Burundi Stamperija has listed several new sets with the theme Fauna II, some of which show birds.
Owls has Barn Owl (Tyto alba), African Grass-Owl (Tyto capensis), Spotted Eagle-Owl (Bubo africanus) and Marsh Owl (Asio capensis). A sheet has African Grass-Owl (Tyto capensis), Spotted Eagle-Owl (Bubo africanus), Marsh Owl (Asio capensis) and European Scops-Owl (Otus scops).
Waterbirds has Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus), Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo), Yellow-billed Stork (Mycteria ibis) and Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus). A sheet has Long-tailed Cormorant (Phalacrocorax africanus), African Pygmy-goose (Nettapus auritus), Lesser Flamingo (Phoenicopterus minor) and Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex).
Parrots has Fischer's Lovebird (Agapornis fischeri), Meyer's Parrot (Poicephalus meyeri), Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) and Brown-necked Parrot (Poicephalus robustus). A sheet has a parrot incorrectly labeled Red-headed Lovebird (Agapornis pullarius), Fischer's Lovebird (Agapornis fischeri), Brown-necked Parrot (Poicephalus robustus) and Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus).
1 December 2011 Tick Stamperija
Netherlands The series continues with stamps 20 and 21 featuring Winter Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) and Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis). ?? December 2011 Tick Correspondent in the Netherlands
Iraq Ramsar - 40th Anniversary: set of 3 featuring (I hope) Basra Reed-Warbler (Acrocephalus griseldis), though only the top value looks like this species. The other two could be Eurasian Reed-Warbler (Acrocephalus scirpaceus). ?? December 2011 Tick Delcampe
France Overseas Booklet. A booklet with 12 self-adhesive stamps, each featuring a scene from a French Overseas Territory. The one for TAAF features Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae). Here's a closer view of the stamp. 28 November 2011 Thumb down Phil-Ouest.
TAAF Adelie Penguins: single featuring Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae). 28 November 2011 Thumb down Daily French Philatelic Blog
Belarus Pigeons: 3 stamps showing domestic varieties, including Rock Pigeon (Columba livia). 28 November 2011 Tick Belpost
Ukraine Generous Ukraine: sheetlet of 6 stamps showing mostly flowers, but one has European Robin (Erithacus rubecula). 25 November 2011 Tick Ukraine PA
Falkland Is. Penguins, Predators and Prey. The first of a new series featuring a species of penguin with one of its predators and its prey. This one has two stamps featuring Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua). These stamps may be obtained directly from the Falkland Islands Philatelic Bureau. 16 November 2011 Thumb down Notification from Pobjoy Mint
Uruguay Flores Island National Park. Single with 3 species: Snowy Egret (Egretta thula), Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus) and American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus). 16 November 2011 Tick Notification from Uruguay PA
France Happiness. A "collector" booklet with 24 self-adhesive stamps. One appears to feature European Robin (Erithacus rubecula). 3 November 2011 Thumb down Philinfo French Post.
Cook Is. The 2011 Christmas issue consists of four stamps from each of the three islands (Cook Islands, Aitutaki, Penrhyn). The issue for Cook Is. has 2 featuring Greylag Goose (Anser anser) and Mute Swan (Cygnus olor). The sheet for Penrhyn has Red-legged Partridge (Alectoris rufa), European Turtle-Dove (Streptopelia turtur), Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus) and Eurasian Blackbird (Turdus merula). ?? November 2011 Thumb down Cook Islands Stamp Bureau
British Antarctic Royal Research Ships. The souvenir sheet for this issue has an Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri). Here's a much better image. One of the stamps in the set has the same species. ?? November 2011 Tick Falkland Islands Philatelic Bureau
British Antarctic Frozen Planet. One of 2 sheets of 8 stamps features penguins including Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae), Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) and Chinstrap Penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica). ?? November 2011 Tick CASCO
Netherlands The series continues with stamps 18 and 19 featuring Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius) and House Sparrow (Passer domesticus). ?? November 2011 Tick Correspondent in the Netherlands
Christmas Is. Christmas: 2 stamps with very festive images of Christmas Island Frigatebird (Fregata andrewsi), White-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon lepturus), Abbott's Booby (Sula abbotti), Pacific Reef-Heron (Egretta sacra) and Red-footed Booby (Sula sula). 31 October 2011 Thumb down Australia Post
Azerbaijan WWF: 4 stamps featuring Short-toed Eagle (Circaetus gallicus). Details of this issue have appeared on Azermarka's website. 28 October 2011 Tick WWF Stamp Shop and Azermarka
Peru Fauna in danger of extinction. Two stamps featuring White-bellied Cinclodes (Cinclodes palliatus) and Marvelous Spatuletail (Loddigesia mirabilis). 28 October 2011 Tick Correspondent in Peru and Delcampe
Czech Rep. Gate with a peacock - the 2005 stamp with a face value of "A" featuring Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus). 27 October 2011 Thumb down Czech PA
Mayreu Birds of Paradise: 10 stamps featuring Painted Parakeet (Pyrrhura picta), Scale-backed Antbird (Willisornis poecilinotus), Guianan Toucanet (Selenidera culik), Festive Parrot (Amazona festiva), Crimson-bellied Parakeet (Pyrrhura perlata), Crimson-breasted Finch (Rhodospingus cruentus), Guianan Cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola rupicola), Swift Parrot (Lathamus discolor), Blue Dacnis (Dacnis cayana) and Pacific Royal Flycatcher (Onychorhynchus occidentalis). Details of this issue have been published in the online edition of Linn's Stamp News dated 9 January 2012. 26 October 2011 Thumb down Delcampe and Linns.com
China Tianjin Port: single MS with probable Mew Gull (Larus canus). Here's a closer view of the gulls. 21 October 2011 Tick Theme Birds on Stamps and Tony Bray
Cook Is. Year of the Wetlands. Four stamps with one featuring Bristle-thighed Curlew (Numenius tahitiensis). The issue is now available from the Cook Islands Stamp Bureau. The stamp's image is derived from this photograph. 21 October 2011 Tick Cook Islands Stamp Bureau
France Discovery of Clipperton Island. Single featuring small images of Masked Booby (Sula dactylatra). The image is taken from Philinfo for October 2011. 21 October 2011 Tick Philinfo French Post.
Austria Burgenland 90th Anniversary. Single featuring White Stork (Ciconia ciconia). 21 October 2011 Tick Austria Post
Chile
updated
Talca University: 4 stamps - the bottom left stamp appeared to have swan-like birds swimming. A close view seems to show domesticated geese. 14 October 2011 Tick Chile PA.
Slovakia Nature Conservation: Great Bustard - a sheet of 4 stamps of just one design featuring Great Bustard (Otis tarda). 14 October 2011 Tick Czech correspondent and Slovakia PA
Japan Shiga Series 60th Anniversary Local Government Law. Sheet of 5 stamps with one featuring Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis). 14 October 2011 Thumb down Japan Post
United Nations International Year of Forests. At least 3 pairs of stamps with one featuring Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus). 13 October 2011 Thumb down UNPA's Fascination #330
China Chinese Lunar New Year Greetings single featuring Hwamei (Garrulax canorus). The image was sent by a collector who has the stamps. The China Philately Magazine also has a souvenir sheet with another stamp. A sheet of 20 is available on Ebay. 9 October 2011 Tick Correspondent in Hong Kong and Ebay
Lithuania The Red Book of Lithuania - a single stamp featuring White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla). 8 October 2011 Tick Lithuania PA
Czech Rep. Czech Film Posters. Two stamps with one featuring the stylised head of a Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos). 5 October 2011 Thumb down Czech Post
Iran Japan World Stamp Exhibition: a souvenir sheet featuring Lady Amherst's Pheasant (Chrysolophus amherstiae) and Green Pheasant (Phasianus versicolor). I wonder why the Chinese Lady Amherst's was used! 4 October 2011 Thumb down Iran PA
Netherlands The series continues with stamps 16 and 17 featuring Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) and Common Nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos). ?? October 2011 Tick Correspondent in the Netherlands
Guinea Stamperija has listed several new sets with the theme History of Art - II, one of which (Berlin Zoo) has Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri). 30 September 2011 Thumb down Stamperija
Togo Stamperija has listed several new sets with the theme Ecosystems of Africa - II, some of which show birds.
The Highlands of Ethiopia has Crowned Hawk-Eagle (Stephanoaetus coronatus).
The Horn of Africa inexplicably has Eurasian Linnet (Carduelis cannabina). I have been sent a good quality scan of this.
African Owls has African Grass-Owl (Tyto capensis), African Wood-Owl (Strix woodfordii), Verreaux's Eagle-Owl (Bubo lacteus) and Southern White-faced Owl (Ptilopsis granti) and the souvenir sheet has Barn Owl (Tyto alba).
African Raptors has Black-breasted Snake-Eagle (Circaetus pectoralis), African Fish-Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer), White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) and Martial Eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus) and the souvenir sheet has Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos).
28 September 2011 Tick Stamperija
Isle of Man Winter Birds: a set of 6 stamps featuring European Robin (Erithacus rubecula), Redwing (Turdus iliacus), European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis), Eurasian Siskin (Carduelis spinus), Bohemian Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus) and Long-tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus). If there were a competition for the best set of the year, this could be the winner. 28 September 2011 Tick E-mail from IoMPost after initial finding on Europa Stamps blog
Vanuatu Beaches: a set of 4 stamps with one having a sketch of 3 probable Red-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon rubricauda). 28 September 2011 Thumb down Vanuatu Post
Togo Stamperija has listed several new sets with the theme Ecosystems of Africa, some of which show birds.
Mangroves of Central Africa has Striated Heron (Butorides striata) and Long-tailed Cormorant (Phalacrocorax africanus).
Mangroves of East Africa has Malachite Kingfisher (Alcedo cristata).
Mangroves of Madagascar has Great Egret (Ardea alba) and Madagascar Bee-eater (Merops superciliosus).
Mangroves of South Africa has Mangrove Kingfisher (Halcyon senegaloides).
Wetlands of Africa has African Fish-Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) and Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus).
Serengeti Savannah has White-headed Vulture (Trigonoceps occipitalis).
Lake Victoria has White-fronted Bee-eater (Merops bullockoides).
The Congo Basin has Congo Peacock (Afropavo congensis).
The Mangrove Kingfisher is an east coast species and not found in Togo.
28 September 2011 Tick Stamperija
French Polynesia Carnet Moana: booklet of 12 self-adhesive stamps, with 2 featuring Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster), Masked Booby (Sula dactylatra) and Sooty Tern (Sterna fuscata). The image is taken from Philinfo for September 2011. 27 September 2011 Tick Philinfo French Post.
Slovenia Birds: 3 stamps and a souvenir sheet featuring Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata), White-backed Woodpecker (Dendrocopos leucotos), Ortolan Bunting (Emberiza hortulana) and White Stork (Ciconia ciconia). 23 September 2011 Tick Slovenia Post.
South Africa The South Africa programme for 2011 lists Heritage sites series - Cape floral protected region. Details of this issue have appeared in the latest issue of "Setempe", and it includes 3 birds: Cape Sugarbird (Promerops cafer), Cape Griffon (Gyps coprotheres) and African Fish-Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer). 23 September 2011 Tick South African correspondent
Latvia Latvian birds: 2 stamps featuring Icterine Warbler (Hippolais icterina) and Short-toed Eagle (Circaetus gallicus). Originally, the issue was listed as Barn Swallow and Short-toed Eagle. 23 September 2011 Tick Latvia Post
Cuba Birds: 8 stamps showing birds from various countries. Species shown are Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus), Puerto Rican Woodpecker (Melanerpes portoricensis), Yellow Oriole (Icterus nigrogularis), Blue-crowned Motmot (Momotus momota), Southern Lapwing (Vanellus chilensis), Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno), Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) and Antillean Crested Hummingbird (Orthorhyncus cristatus). A FDC gives the date. 19 September 2011 Thumb down Delcampe
Belgium Europa: Forests - sheet with two stamps, one features Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius). The proposed issue date is given here. 19 September 2011 Thumb down Europa Stamps blog and a correspondent who sent the image
Great Britain Post & Go stamps - 4th set of 6 stamps featuring Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica), Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus), Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus), Common Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula), Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) and Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea). 16 September 2011 Thumb down Norvic Philatelics and an article in the Eastern Daily Press
Bosnia Herzegovina (Rep Srpska) Birds: 2 stamps featuring Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) and Eurasian Buzzard (Buteo buteo). A few sales of this issue have appeared on Delcampe. Perhaps the Goshawk's prey will be identifiable...The stamp's design is based on this photograph which is very large. Does anybody recognise the victim? 15 September 2011 Tick Bosnia Herzegovina (Rep Srpska) PA
Iceland 40th Anniversary of the Ramsar Agreement: single featuring Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago). 15 September 2011 Tick Iceland Post
Sth. Georgia BBC's Frozen Planet. An issue coinciding with a BBC television series called "The Frozen Planet". Four stamps with two featuring Wandering Albatross (Diomedea exulans) and King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus). The souvenir sheet also has Wandering Albatross (Diomedea exulans). These stamps may be obtained directly from the Falkland Islands Philatelic Bureau. 15 September 2011 Tick Notification from Pobjoy Mint
Macao 50th Anniversary of the WWF: 4 stamps featuring Light-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus sinensis), Spotted Dove (Streptopelia chinensis), Yellow Bittern (Ixobrychus sinensis) and Greater Coucal (Centropus sinensis). 11 September 2011 Tick WWF Stamp Shop and Macau Post
Denmark Ducks: 3 stamps featuring Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula), Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) and Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna). These are similar to Great Britain's "Post and Go" labels. 10 September 2011 Thumb down Correspondent in Denmark
Liechtenstein Threatened Bird Species of Liechtenstein: sheet of 8 hexagonal stamps featuring Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo), Eurasian Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium passerinum), Eurasian Golden Oriole (Oriolus oriolus), Eurasian Wryneck (Jynx torquilla), Common Nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos), Common Redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus), Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio) and Whinchat (Saxicola rubetra). 9 September 2011 Tick WWF Stamp Shop and Philately Liechtenstein
United Nations Endangered Species. The UNPA's nineteenth set of Endangered Species stamps to highlight the need for the protection of endangered species throughout the world. This issue of 12 stamps features all birds and the preliminary designs indicate that they include Kakapo (Strigops habroptila), Himalayan Monal (Lophophorus impejanus), California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus), Black Stork (Ciconia nigra), Red-fronted Parakeet (Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae), White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla), Palm Cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus), Nicobar Pigeon (Caloenas nicobarica), Bali Myna (Leucopsar rothschildi), Great Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi), Red-crowned Crane (Grus japonensis) and Black-fronted Piping-Guan (Pipile jacutinga). 7 September 2011 Thumb down UNPA's Fascination #329
Mayotte Les moucherolles: single featuring Madagascar Paradise-Flycatcher (Terpsiphone mutata). The image is taken from Philinfo for September 2011. 5 September 2011 Tick Philinfo French Post.
Armenia Flora and Fauna of Armenia. Birds. Despite the plan to issue 2 stamps showing White-throated Robin (Irania gutturalis) and Bimaculated Lark (Melanocorypha bimaculata), the two stamps that have appeared on Delcampe feature Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica) and Great Tit (Parus major). Very disappointing! A FDC gives the date, and may feature a flock of larks...
The stamps have appeared on Haypost.
5 September 2011 Tick Haypost and Delcampe
Bequia Birds of the World: 4 sheets, some of which have egg-shaped stamps including Ruff (Philomachus pugnax),Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo), Common Murre (Uria aalge) and Great Crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus). The Ruff's egg should be more pointed at one end! September 2011 Thumb down Stamp Collecting News
Netherlands The series continues with stamps 14 and 15 featuring Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) and Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major). ?? September 2011 Tick Correspondent in the Netherlands
Czech Rep. National Park - a sheet with 4 stamps and 4 labels. Birds on stamps are Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus), Eurasian Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), Black Grouse (Tetrao tetrix) and Eurasian Three-toed Woodpecker (Picoides tridactylus). 31 August 2011 Tick Correspondent in Belgium
Ascension I. WWF: 4 stamps featuring Red-billed Tropicbird (Phaethon aethereus). Pobjoy have sent me an image of the stamps which should be available from the Ascension Island Post Office and Philatelic Bureau. 31 August 2011 Tick WWF Stamp Shop
Mozambique Stamperija has listed several new sets with the theme Fauna of Mozambique - 1, some of which show birds.
Storks has Woolly-necked Stork (Ciconia episcopus), White Stork (Ciconia ciconia), African Openbill (Anastomus lamelligerus), Black Stork (Ciconia nigra), Saddle-billed Stork (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis) and Abdim's Stork (Ciconia abdimii).
The souvenir sheet has Yellow-billed Stork (Mycteria ibis).
Owls has African Grass-Owl (Tyto capensis), Southern White-faced Owl (Ptilopsis granti), Pearl-spotted Owlet (Glaucidium perlatum), African Wood-Owl (Strix woodfordii), Cape Eagle-Owl (Bubo capensis) and Spotted Eagle-Owl (Bubo africanus).
The souvenir sheet has Barn Owl (Tyto alba).
Falcons and Eagles has African Fish-Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer), Bat Hawk (Macheiramphus alcinus), Brown Snake-Eagle (Circaetus cinereus), Lesser Spotted Eagle (Aquila pomarina), Tawny Eagle (Aquila rapax) and African Harrier-Hawk (Polyboroides typus).
The souvenir sheet has Verreaux's Eagle (Aquila verreauxii).
Bee-eaters has Little Bee-eater (Merops pusillus), White-fronted Bee-eater (Merops bullockoides), Blue-cheeked Bee-eater (Merops persicus), Boehm's Bee-eater (Merops boehmi), Southern Carmine Bee-eater (Merops nubicoides) and European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster).
The souvenir sheet has Swallow-tailed Bee-eater (Merops hirundineus).
Flamingos has both Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) and Lesser Flamingo (Phoenicopterus minor). Pelicans probably has just Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) though Pink-backed Pelican (Pelecanus rufescens) is also on the list.
I note with trepidation that this is "part 1" - where will it all end? The species are all native to Mozambique, and Avibase lists over 730 species for the country...
30 August 2011 Tick Stamperija
Guinea Stamperija has listed several new sets of triangular stamps with the theme Fauna and Flora, some of which show birds.
The images are rather small, but some of the links give some of the species that may be included, such as African Scops-Owl (Otus senegalensis), Verreaux's Eagle-Owl (Bubo lacteus), Southern White-faced Owl (Ptilopsis granti), Congo Peacock (Afropavo congensis), Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus), Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) and Crowned Hawk-Eagle (Stephanoaetus coronatus). I have been sent better scans of 4 items in this issue, which confirm most of this. Owls
Owls SS
Raptors
Raptors SS
These stamps are available from Neofila.
30 August 2011 Tick Stamperija and Neofila
Mozambique Stamperija has listed several more sets with the theme Fauna of Mozambique - 2, some of which show birds.
Ostriches has Ostrich (Struthio camelus) as does the souvenir sheet.
Ospreys has Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) as does the souvenir sheet.
Kingfishers has Malachite Kingfisher (Alcedo cristata), Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis), Woodland Kingfisher (Halcyon senegalensis), African Pygmy-Kingfisher (Ispidina picta), Mangrove Kingfisher (Halcyon senegaloides) and Grey-headed Kingfisher (Halcyon leucocephala).
The souvenir sheet has Giant Kingfisher (Megaceryle maximus).
Albatrosses features Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris), Wandering Albatross (Diomedea exulans), Light-mantled Albatross (Phoebetria palpebrata), Shy Albatross (Thalassarche cauta), Yellow-nosed Albatross (Thalassarche chlororhynchos) and Sooty Albatross (Phoebetria fusca), all of which are on the Mozambique list. The souvenir sheet has Yellow-nosed Albatross (Thalassarche chlororhynchos). These stamps are available from Neofila
30 August 2011 Tick Stamperija and Neofila
Guinea Stamperija has listed several new sets from Guinea including Storks: 5 stamps featuring 3 species - Saddle-billed Stork (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis), Marabou Stork (Leptoptilos crumeniferus) and Yellow-billed Stork (Mycteria ibis). The last species also occurs 3 times on this strip of 3 stamps. 30 August 2011 Thumb down Stamperija
Papua New Guinea Cassowaries: various sheets etc. all showing Southern Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius). 25 August 2011 Thumb down PNG Post
Japan Harmony with Nature - 1st in a series: 5 pairs of stamps with 1 showing Saunders's Gull (Larus saundersi). 23 August 2011 Tick Japan Post
USA Flags of the Nation - 5 - ten stamps with 2 featuring Puerto Rican Tody (Todus mexicanus) and Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea). 11 August 2011 Tick Linn's Stamp News online dated 6th Dec. and 17th Jan for the date and Virtual Stamp Club
Sth. Georgia Petrels: 4 stamps featuring Antarctic Giant Petrel (Macronectes giganteus), Snow Petrel (Pagodroma nivea), Cape Petrel (Daption capense) and South Georgia Diving-Petrel (Pelecanoides georgicus). These stamps may be obtained directly from the Falkland Islands Philatelic Bureau. Three of the original paintings making up this set of stamps will be on display at the "Artists for Albatrosses" exhibition, at the Air Gallery, Dover Street, London, 5-15th October 2011. The exhibition is raising funds and awareness for albatross and petrel conservation. 10 August 2011 Tick Notification from Pobjoy Mint
Uzbekistan 20th Anniversary of Independence: an astonishing 52 stamps with 2 featuring White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) and probable Short-toed Eagle (Circaetus gallicus). Here are the 2 bird stamps grabbed from a Delcampe sale. 9 August 2011 Thumb down Tony Bray and Delcampe
Indonesia Joint issue with Malaysia: 8 stamps with one featuring a pair of Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus) and the Javan endemic Green Junglefowl (Gallus varius). 8 August 2011 Tick Indonesia Post
Malaysia Joint issue with Indonesia: 8 stamps with one featuring a pair of Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus) and the Javan endemic Green Junglefowl (Gallus varius). 8 August 2011 Tick Malaysia Post
New Caledonia World Heritage - Ouvea Lagoon: single stamp with a turtle and a small image of a probable Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) flying above. The image is taken from Philinfo for July/August 2011. 8 August 2011 Thumb down Philinfo French Post
New Caledonia Blue River Park: souvenir sheet of 4 stamps with one featuring Kagu (Rhynochetos jubatus). The image is taken from Philinfo for July/August 2011. 6 August 2011 Thumb down Philinfo French Post
Jersey The Jersey programme for 2011 lists Conservation: a set of six stamps celebrates 75 years of the National Trust for Jersey and depicts various animals, birds and locations important to the organisation. The species have been listed in Jersey's Stamp Bulletin for May. They are Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica), Western Marsh-Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) and Dartford Warbler (Sylvia undata). I've been sent an image of the relevant stamps. 3 August 2011 Tick Jersey Post
Australian Antarctic Territory Centenary of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition: 5 stamps with one having Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris) and Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua). Here's a close view of the albatross. The main image is taken from the online version of Stamp Bulletin 311. 2 August 2011 Tick Australia Post.
Moldova Red Book of Moldova: birds - 4 stamps featuring Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus), Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus), Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) and Ferruginous Pochard (Aythya nyroca). A FDC gives the date. 29 July 2011 Tick Delcampe
Guernsey Guernsey Literary Potato Peel Pie Society - 6 stamps with one featuring a stylised image of a Blue-and-yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna)'s head. 29 July 2011 Thumb down Guernsey Stamps
Mongolia Animals - 4 stamps with 2 featuring birds. The one for Polar animals includes a group of penguins close to a Polar Bear, and the one for Australia shows a probable Cockatoo in flight. 27 July 2011 Thumb down Mongolian Stamp Issues.
Rumania Fauna from Rumanian Nature Reserves - 4 stamps with 2 featuring Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea) and Eurasian Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus). 25 July 2011 Tick Romfilatelia.
Australia Colonial Heritage - Emerging Identity - 2 stamps with old images of Superb Lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae) and Black Swan (Cygnus atratus). The image is taken from the online version of Stamp Bulletin 311. 23 July 2011 Thumb down Australia Post.
Argentina Space Technology: SAC-D/Aquarius - single stamp with a small photograph featuring Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae). 23 July 2011 Thumb down Argentina Post.
Ireland Irish Animals and Marine Life - Part 2: 8 x 55c Stamps on a Roll self- adhesive strips - one features the head of a European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis). The image was taken from the online version of "The Collector" for July. These stamps on a roll are similar to Great Britain's Post and Go stamps. The numbers on the stamps are explained here. 21 July 2011 Thumb down Irish PA
Pitcairn Is. Rare Birds of Henderson - 5 stamps featuring Henderson Island Crake (Porzana atra), Henderson Island Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus insularis), Henderson Petrel (Pterodroma atrata), Henderson Island Reed-Warbler (Acrocephalus taiti) and Stephen's Lorikeet (Vini stepheni). The link to the RSPB's Henderson Island Restoration Project is incorrect on the Pitcairn page. 20 July 2011 Tick Pitcairn Islands Philatelic Bureau
Namibia Grebes of Namibia - 3 stamps featuring Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis), Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) and Eared Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis). 18 July 2011 Tick Nampost and a correspondent in South Africa
Bangladesh Magnificent Birds of the Sundarbans -sheet of 12 stamps featuring Masked Finfoot (Heliopais personatus), Lesser Adjutant (Leptoptilos javanicus), White-bellied Sea-Eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster), Dusky Eagle-Owl (Bubo coromandus), Brown-winged Kingfisher (Pelargopsis amauroptera), Ruddy Kingfisher (Halcyon coromanda), Blue-eared Kingfisher (Alcedo meninting), Black-capped Kingfisher (Halcyon pileata), Collared Kingfisher (Todirhamphus chloris), Orange-breasted Pigeon (Treron bicincta), Malayan Night-Heron (Gorsachius melanolophus) and Mangrove Pitta (Pitta megarhyncha). There's a better image of the sheet on Delcampe. 17 July 2011 Tick Bangladesh Post and Delcampe
Comoros Fauna, Flora, Minerals: a long series which includes water birds and owls. These stamps are available from Neofila. 15 July 2011 Thumb down Stamperija and Neofila
Congo (Kinshasa) Neofila is listing three sets of 3 stamps featuring Bateleur (Terathopius ecaudatus), Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), Martial Eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus), Pearl-spotted Owlet (Glaucidium perlatum), African Grass-Owl (Tyto capensis), Spotted Eagle-Owl (Bubo africanus), Lilac-breasted Roller (Coracias caudata), White-browed Robin-Chat (Cossypha heuglini) and Fork-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus adsimilis), 15 July 2011 Tick Neofila
Comoro Is. Neofila is listing two further issues featuring Peacocks and Vultures. 15 July 2011 Thumb down Neofila
South Africa The bird theme series continues with 5 stamps showing Forest Birds which are Green-backed Twin-spot (Mandingoa nitidula), Olive Bushshrike (Telophorus olivaceus), Brown-necked Parrot (Poicephalus robustus), Knysna Turaco (Tauraco corythaix) and Crowned Hawk-Eagle (Stephanoaetus coronatus), 15 July 2011 Tick Correspondent in South Africa who sent a scan from the latest "Setempe" magazine
Palau Seabirds: 8 stamps and 2 souvenir sheets featuring Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis), Red-footed Booby (Sula sula), Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus), Little Pied Cormorant (Phalacrocorax melanoleucos), Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus), Red-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon rubricauda), Intermediate Egret (Egretta intermedia), Yellow Bittern (Ixobrychus sinensis), Brown Noddy (Anous stolidus) and Great Crested Tern (Sterna bergii). Listing taken from the online version of Linn's Stamp News dated 5th September. This issue has appeared on Marlen Stamps site and the images are: Pane 1, Pane 2, SS1 and SS2. 14 July 2011 Tick Linn's Stamp News and Marlen Stamps
Serbia 75th Anniversary of Belgrade Zoo - at least 4 stamps with one featuring Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus). A FDC gives the date. 12 July 2011 Tick Delcampe
Marshall Is. High Value Definitives: 6 stamps with one featuring Micronesian Imperial-Pigeon (Ducula oceanica). 7 July 2011 Thumb down Unicover
Taiwan Owls of Taiwan - 4 stamps featuring Northern Long-eared Owl (Asio otus), Oriental Scops-Owl (Otus sunia), Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) and Collared Owlet (Glaucidium brodiei). 7 July 2011 Tick Chunghwa Post
Niue Niue Birds 2011 - 3 stamps featuring Polynesian Starling (Aplonis tabuensis), Polynesian Triller (Lalage maculosa) and Crimson-crowned Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus porphyraceus). 6 July 2011 Tick NZ Post
Brazil International Year of Forests - Tijuca National Park - souvenir sheet with 2 stamps featuring Green-headed Tanager (Tangara seledon) and Violet-capped Woodnymph (Thalurania glaucopis). 6 July 2011 Tick Brazil Post
New Zealand Children's Health - Flightless Birds - 3 stamps featuring North Island Brown Kiwi (Apteryx mantelli), Takahe (Porphyrio mantelli) and Kakapo (Strigops habroptila). 6 July 2011 Tick NZ Post
New Zealand 2011 Round Kiwi - 3 circular stamps featuring Southern Brown Kiwi (Apteryx australis). 6 July 2011 Thumb down NZ Post
France The Collector series continues with a few more including one for Réunion which has what could be the endemic Reunion Stonechat (Saxicola tectes). Here's BirdLife International's account of the species. The image is taken from Philinfo for July/August 2011. 1 July 2011 Tick French Post.
Gambia WWF: 4 stamps featuring Yellow-billed Stork (Mycteria ibis). 30 June 2011 Thumb down WWF Stamp Shop
Cambodia 30th anniversary of the discovery of the HIV virus: 4 stamps with 1 featuring Spotted Dove (Streptopelia chinensis). 29 June 2011 Tick Cambodia Stamp Issues blog
Norfolk Is. National Parks 25 years of conservation: 4 stamps showing local flora, but each has the National Park's logo which bears a Norfolk Island Parakeet (Cyanoramphus cookii). 24 June 2011 Thumb down Norfolk Island Philatelic Bureau
Japan 50th Anniversary of Antarctic Treaty: sheet of 10 stamps with 5 showing Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae), Chinstrap Penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica), Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua), Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) and Macaroni Penguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus). 23 June 2011 Thumb down Japan Post
Marshall Is. Antarctic Treaty: sheet of 9 stamps, though the corner stamps seem identical. Penguins feature: King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) and Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri). 23 June 2011 Thumb down Unicover.
Vatican City Europa - Forests: 2 stamps which are based on details from Perugino's "The Journey of Moses into Egypt". One of the birds does seem to resemble Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), but it is an unlikely bird to be expected on such a journey! There's a better image of the stamps here. 21 June 2011 Thumb down Vatican City Philatelic Office and Europa Stamps.
Jersey Birdlife V - Summer Visiting Birds: 6 stamps featuring Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica), Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata), Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus), Greater Whitethroat (Sylvia communis), Eurasian Linnet (Carduelis cannabina) and Common Swift (Apus apus). 16 June 2011 Tick Jersey Post
Japan Toyama Local Government Law: sheet with 5 stamps with one showing Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta). 15 June 2011 Thumb down Japan Post
TAAF Pierre Bignon: single featuring Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua). 15 June 2011 Thumb down Philinfo French Post and A collector's blog.
Austria Europa - Forests: single circular stamp featuring Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus). 15 June 2011 Tick World Stamp News
Bulgaria Bulgarian regions: 4 stamps with one featuring probable White-backed Woodpecker (Dendrocopos leucotos). 10 June 2011 Tick Stamps of Bulgaria
Namibia Personalised Stamps. Five stamps designed by Helge Denker with one featuring a fine image of Verreaux's Eagle (Aquila verreauxii). A second stamp has ancient paintings of animals which includes Ostrich (Struthio camelus). I have been sent a large image of the issue. 8 June 2011 Thumb down Image sent by Nampost to a correspondent in Germany
Tuvalu Parrots of the South Pacific: 6 stamps and a souvenir sheet featuring Western Rosella (Platycercus icterotis), Port Lincoln Parrot (Barnardius zonarius), Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus), Northern Rosella (Platycercus venustus), Red-capped Parrot (Purpureicephalus spurius), Regent Parrot (Polytelis anthopeplus) and Red-winged Parrot (Aprosmictus erythropterus). Listing taken from the online version of Linn's Stamp News dated 5th September. This issue is on Delcampe with the SS. The Budgerigar may be incorrect! 6 June 2011 Thumb down Linn's Stamp News and Delcampe
Turkey World Environment Day: 4 circular stamps featuring Northern Pintail (Anas acuta), European Turtle-Dove (Streptopelia turtur), Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) and Chukar (Alectoris chukar). 5 June 2011 Tick Delcampe
Korea (South) Preserve the Polar Regions and Glaciers : 2 stamps with one featuring Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae). 3 June 2011 Thumb down Korea Post
Sierra Leone International Year of Forests. A sheet of 6 stamps with one featuring Red-crested Turaco (Tauraco erythrolophus). Facebook is an interesting way of publicising new issues, but IGPC seem to have tried it out for only 3 months. ?? June 2011 Thumb down IGPC's Facebook
Netherlands The series continues with what I assume are stamps 8 and 9 featuring Eurasian Blackbird (Turdus merula) and White Stork (Ciconia ciconia). ?? June 2011 Tick Delcampe
Netherlands The real number 6 in the series featuring Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa) has appeared on Delcampe. This stamp was apparently sold at post offices and means the other numbers in the series need to be increased by one! Update 9 July: another stamp has been issued showing Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava feldegg). ?? June 2011 Tick Delcampe
France The Collector series continues with at least 22 regional publicity booklets each with 10 stamps showing images relevant to the particular region. A few have photographs of birds, including the booklets for Guyane : Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus ruber) and Guianan Toucanet (Selenidera culik); Alsace: Little Owl (Athene noctua); Nord-Pas-de-Calais : Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica); Bretagne : European Herring Gull (Larus argentatus); Picardy : Black Woodpecker (Dryocopus martius) and Greylag Goose (Anser anser); Poitou-Charentes : Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus); and Corse : Osprey (Pandion haliaetus). 30 May 2011 Tick French Post.
Morocco La Dinde: two stamps with one featuring Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). 30 May 2011 Thumb down Morocco Post
Wallis and Futuna Birds: 3 stamps featuring Blue-crowned Lorikeet (Vini australis), Polynesian Triller (Lalage maculosa) and Wattled Honeyeater (Foulehaio carunculata). The image is taken from Philinfo for May 2011. 28 May 2011 Tick Philinfo French Post.
Taiwan Personal Greeting Stamps - Everlasting Wealth: set of 10 stamps with at least 2 featuring birds. The image is small, but I think one of the birds is Eurasian Magpie (Pica pica). The same stamps are repeated with a higher face value and different background colours. Here's a better image of the 3 stamps that have birds. One is a sylised crane, and the other stylised probable Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata). 27 May 2011 Thumb down Chunghwa Post
Bosnia Herzegovina Fauna: single in a souvenir sheet featuring House Sparrow (Passer domesticus). 26 May 2011 Tick BH Posta
Surinam Birds: 12 stamps featuring Suiriri Flycatcher (Suiriri suiriri), Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus), White-fronted Manakin (Lepidothrix serena), Thrush-like Schiffornis (Schiffornis turdina), Violaceous Euphonia (Euphonia violacea), Drab Water Tyrant (Ochthornis littoralis), Mealy Parrot (Amazona farinosa), Black-throated Mango (Anthracothorax nigricollis), Grey-winged Trumpeter (Psophia crepitans), Plumbeous Euphonia (Euphonia plumbea), Wing-barred Piprites (Piprites chloris) and Cinnamon Manakin-Tyrant (Neopipo cinnamomea). 25 May 2011 Tick Correspondent sent me the image
Samoa WWF: 4 stamps featuring Many-coloured Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus perousii). 25 May 2011 Thumb down WWF Stamp Shop
Vanuatu WWF: 4 stamps featuring Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus). 25 May 2011 Thumb down WWF Stamp Shop
Lithuania Lithuanian Zoo: souvenir sheet of 4 stamps with one featuring Pelicans which look like Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus). 21 May 2011 Tick Lithuania PA
Great Britain Post & Go stamps - 3rd set of 6 stamps featuring Water Birds. Species shown are Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), Greylag Goose (Anser anser), Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) and Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus). Here's a newspaper article about this issue and the artist. 19 May 2011 Thumb down Norvic Philatelics
Canada Canada Post's publication "Details" shows a stamp to be issued to celebrate 100 years of Park Canada. The bird in flight looks like Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos). 17 May 2011 Tick Canada Post
Greece Europa - forests: two stamps. One has a heron but with no distinguishing features. 17 May 2011 Thumb down Europa Stamps.
Mayotte Kingfisher: single featuring Malagasy Kingfisher (Alcedo vintsioides). The image is taken from Philinfo for May 2011. 16 May 2011 Tick Philinfo French Post.
Gambia Parrots of Africa: 3 stamps featuring Meyer's Parrot (Poicephalus meyeri), Rosy-faced Lovebird (Agapornis roseicollis) and Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri). The souvenir sheet has Fischer's Lovebird (Agapornis fischeri). The issue and date is listed in Linn's Stamp News dated August 15.
Update: A sheet of 4 stamps has appeared on Delcampe with the same title. It may be part of the same issue, and features Yellow-collared Lovebird (Agapornis personatus), Grey-headed Lovebird (Agapornis canus), Red-fronted Macaw (Ara rubrogenys)! and Senegal Parrot (Poicephalus senegalus).
Update: A miniature sheet has appeared on Ebay featuring Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus).
16 May 2011 Thumb down Ebay and Delcampe
Namibia Endangered Marine Life of Namibia. A souvenir sheet featuring Cape Gannet (Morus capensis), Yellow-nosed Albatross (Thalassarche chlororhynchos), Jackass Penguin (Spheniscus demersus) and Bank Cormorant (Phalacrocorax neglectus). 16 May 2011 Tick Nampost and a correspondent in South Africa
Vietnam Animals of Ba Be National Park - 4 stamps and a souvenir sheet. One of the stamps has White-eared Night-Heron (Gorsachius magnificus). Here's BirdLife International's account of the species. 15 May 2011 Tick Vietstamp
Guinea Nansen: 6 stamps with 3 featuring Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiaca), probable Razorbill (Alca torda) and Canada Goose (Branta canadensis). 10 May 2011 Thumb down Stamperija
Guinea Cacti: 4 stamps with one featuring possible Curve-billed Thrasher (Toxostoma curvirostre). The bird on top of the cactus in the border is probably this species. 10 May 2011 Thumb down Neofila
Guinea Owls: 4 stamps featuring Southern White-faced Owl (Ptilopsis granti), Usambara Eagle-Owl (Bubo vosseleri), Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) and Usambara Eagle-Owl (Bubo vosseleri). The bird labeled "Bubo poensis" on the 1000FG stamp is taken from this photograph, which the photographer labeled "Nduk Eagle Owl (Bubo poensis vosseleri)". The other is based on this photograph, and looks more like vosseleri because of the blotches on the breast. The souvenir sheet also has Southern White-faced Owl (Ptilopsis granti). 10 May 2011 Tick Neofila
Bosnia Herzegovina (Rep Srpska) Birds of Bardaca - 4 stamps featuring Common Pochard (Aythya ferina), Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), Mute Swan (Cygnus olor), Eared Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis). 10 May 2011 Tick Bosnia Herzegovina (Rep Srpska) PA by e-mail
France Europa - forests: single featuring a small image of Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes). 9 May 2011 Tick Europa Stamps.
Turkey Europa - forests: two stamps with one featuring Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major). 9 May 2011 Tick Turkish PA.
Madeira Europa - forests: two stamps featuring Trocaz Pigeon (Columba trocaz) and European Robin (Erithacus rubecula). 9 May 2011 Tick Delcampe
Italy Europa - forests: 2 stamps with one featuring a strangely coloured hummingbird! Why not something local like a woodpecker? 9 May 2011 Thumb down Europa Stamps.
Azores Europa - forests: single featuring Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula murina). 9 May 2011 Thumb down Europa Stamps.
Moldova Europa - forests: two stamps with one featuring Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Bubo bubo). 7 May 2011 Thumb down Europa Stamps.
Penrhyn Tourism: set of 15 with one based on a photograph of several seabirds, some of which may be identifiable, but only if the original photograph can be found. I suspect that it is a feeding flock of Brown Noddy (Anous stolidus). 6 May 2011 Tick Tony Bray and The Cook Islands Stamp Bureau
Serbia 100 years of the Scout Association of Serbia: one stamp which has a bird of prey hovering which could be Eurasian Buzzard (Buteo buteo). Here's a clearer image from a sale on Delcampe 6 May 2011 Tick Serbian Stamps and Delcampe
Russia Europa - forests: one stamp with Eurasian Magpie (Pica pica). 5 May 2011 Tick Europa Stamps.
Cyprus Europa - forests: two stamps featuring some silhouettes of birds. One is obviously an owl with ear tufts so is likely to be Northern Long-eared Owl (Asio otus). The other stamp has what could be a thrush and a very small bird? perched on the right. 4 May 2011 Tick Europa Stamps.
Alderney Birds of the Bailiwick - six stamps featuring Mediterranean Gull (Larus melanocephalus), Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna), Firecrest (Regulus ignicapillus), Balearic Shearwater (Puffinus mauretanicus), Eurasian Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola) and Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis). 4 May 2011 Tick Guernsey Stamps and a correspondent in Denmark
New Zealand Beyond the Coast - sheet of 12 stamps with one featuring White-faced Storm-Petrel (Pelagodroma marina). In the border there is Royal Albatross (Diomedea epomophora). 4 May 2011 Tick New Zealand Post
Greenland Animals: set of 4 Frama labels - one features White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla). 2 May 2011 Thumb down Greenland Post
Netherlands The series continues with what I assume are stamps 6 and 7 featuring Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) and Black Grouse (Tetrao tetrix). ?? May 2011 Tick Herrick Stamp Co.
Colombia Biodiversity. A souvenir sheet with one stamp featuring Cloud-forest Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium nubicola): Colombia's first owl on stamp, and a new species for my collection. Here's the stamp, and BirdLife International's account of the species. The hummingbird in the border is Booted Racket-tail (Ocreatus underwoodii). ?? May 2011 Tick A correspondent in Colombia
Bulgaria Europa Forests: 2 stamps with one featuring Eurasian Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola). 28 April 2011 Thumb down Delcampe
Italy Emilio Salgari: single featuring two gulls in flight. They seem to have pink legs so could be European Herring Gull (Larus argentatus), but the bill needs close scrutiny. 23 April 2011 Tick Italia Post
Kazakhstan Europa - forests: one stamp with Eurasian Magpie (Pica pica). 21 April 2011 Tick Europa Stamps.
Estonia Bird of the Year: single featuring Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica). 21 April 2011 Tick Eesti Post
Argentina Antarctic Treaty: souvenir sheet with 2 triangular stamps - one features Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua). 16 April 2011 Thumb down Argentina Post.
Singapore Definitives - Pond Life (Low Value): 10 stamps with two featuring Collared Kingfisher (Todirhamphus chloris) and White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus). 13 April 2011 Tick Singapore Post.
France The Town of Angers: single featuring some gulls in flight which may not be identifiable, and a pair of presumed Mute Swan (Cygnus olor). The image is taken from Philinfo for April 2011. 11 April 2011 Tick Philinfo French Post.
Hungary Budapest's City Park: minisheet of 4 stamps. The one for the zoo has a very pink flamingo which could be Caribbean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber). If the image on Hungary Post does not load, the sheet is on Delcampe. 8 April 2011 Thumb down Hungary Post and Delcampe
Bosnia Herzegovina (Rep Srpska) Europa - Forests: 2 stamps, each featuring small images of a woodpecker and owl which could be Middle Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos medius) and Ural Owl (Strix uralensis). I have been sent images of two sheets which are fully perforated, and have joined two stamps to make this image. 6 April 2011 Tick Email from the postal authority - Poste Srpske
Mayotte Le Guêpier: single featuring presumably Madagascar Bee-eater (Merops superciliosus). This image is taken from Philinfo for April 2011 which also gives the date of issue. 4 April 2011 Tick Tony Bray and Philinfo French Post.
Australia Lake Eyre: 4 stamps with one featuring Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus). 4 April 2011 Tick Australia Post.
Serbia WWF: 4 stamps featuring Pygmy Cormorant (Phalacrocorax pygmeus). 4 April 2011 Tick WWF Stamp Shop and Delcampe
Surinam 25th Anniversary of the Paper Money Fair at Maastricht: 12 stamps with one showing a bank note from Samoa which has Tooth-billed Pigeon (Didunculus strigirostris). Other labels in the gutter include a note from Uganda which has Grey Crowned-Crane (Balearica regulorum). ?? April 2011 Thumb down Paper Money Fairs - Maastricht.
Japan Peter Rabbit and Friends: 2 sheets of 10 stamps with 2 featuring Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) and European Robin (Erithacus rubecula). A sale of the set used on Ebay has a better image. 31 March 2011 Thumb down Japan Post
Netherlands 375 years of the University of Utrecht - sheet of 10 stamps with one featuring probable Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Bubo bubo). Postbeeld has a slightly larger image. 28 March 2011 Tick TNT Post's Collect Club and Postbeeld
Great Britain 50th Anniversary of the WWF - the main issue of 10 stamps has mammals, but the souvenir sheet incorporates the Post Europ theme for the year, Forests, and has 4 stamps showing fauna from the Amazon Rainforest including Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus). The official view of this issue is not favourable! 22 March 2011 Thumb down Norvic Philatelics Blog
Ecuador Fauna of the Galapagos Islands: 2 booklets of 8 stamps each. Four of the stamps feature birds: Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens), Nazca Booby (Sula granti), Galapagos Penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) and Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii). 18 March 2011 Thumb down Philatelic Club of Guayaquil
Montenegro Fauna: 4 stamps with 2 featuring Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) and Pygmy Cormorant (Phalacrocorax pygmeus). 17 March 2011 Tick Delcampe.
Togo Roald Amundsen: sheet with 4 stamps with one featuring Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae). 15 March 2011 Thumb down Neofila
Togo International Year of Forests: sheet with 4 stamps with one featuring Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja). There's a souvenir sheet with Spotted Owl (Strix occidentalis). 15 March 2011 Thumb down Neofila
Croatia Croatian Fauna: 3 stamps with one featuring Eleonora's Falcon (Falco eleonorae). 15 March 2011 Tick Croatia Post
Belarus Bird of the Year: single featuring Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata). 14 March 2011 Tick Belpost and a correspondent in Belarus
Kyrgyzstan Reserves and National Parks of Kyrgyzstan: sheet of 9 stamps with 4 birds. The image is not very clear so I am guessing the birds are Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), Bar-headed Goose (Anser indicus), Saker Falcon (Falco cherrug) and Himalayan Snowcock (Tetraogallus himalayensis). Kyrghyz Stamp is now listing this issue, with the parks' names, but not the species.
Update 18/11/11: Although the Kyrgyz name on the falcon stamp is "Saker", experts in Kyrgyzstan consider that the bird is actually a juvenile Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo), which is a new species for Kyrgyzstan stamps.
5 March 2011 Tick Delcampe and Kyrghyz Stamp
Germany The Four Elements: 4 stamps with the one for Air featuring a gull based on this image which I now think is Mew Gull (Larus canus). After studying similar images of this bird, I can see that the legs are light green and the pattern of the primaries is right for L. canus. This picture of Larus canus is very similar. 3 March 2011 Tick Deutschepost
Iran 32nd Anniversary of Islamic Revolution Victory: 4 stamps with one having 4 images of what look very much like American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) but with a splash of azure! 2 March 2011 Thumb down PhilaIran
Japan Kawazu Sakura: 2 stamps with one featuring Japanese White-eye (Zosterops japonicus). 1 March 2011 Thumb down Japan Post.
Rumania Parrots: 5 stamps and souvenir sheet featuring Blue-winged Macaw (Primolius maracana), Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao), Golden-collared Macaw (Primolius auricollis), Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius), Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) and Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus)). 23 February 2011 Thumb down Romfilatelia
Togo Oil Spills: the set of 4 stamps of this issue has some birds which may be difficult to identify, but one looks like Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis). 15 February 2011 Thumb down Neofila
Togo Owls: sheet with 4 stamps featuring Barn Owl (Tyto alba), Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Bubo bubo), Northern Hawk Owl (Surnia ulula) and Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiaca). A s/s has Great Grey Owl (Strix nebulosa). 15 February 2011 Thumb down Neofila
Sth. Georgia Pets: 6 stamps with one featuring a tame Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua). These stamps may be obtained directly from the Falkland Islands Philatelic Bureau. 15 February 2011 Thumb down Notification from Pobjoy Mint
Togo Air Pollution and Endangered Birds: sheet with 4 stamps featuring California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus), Yellow-shouldered Blackbird (Agelaius xanthomus)), Eskimo Curlew (Numenius borealis)) and Red-crowned Crane (Grus japonensis). A s/s has Spanish Eagle (Aquila adalberti) on the stamp and some interesting species on the border. 15 February 2011 Thumb down Delcampe and Neofila
Togo Protect Arctic Animals: the s/s of this issue has Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri). 15 February 2011 Thumb down Neofila
Togo Effects of Pesticides: the set of 4 stamps of this issue has Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) and Northern Long-eared Owl (Asio otus). 15 February 2011 Thumb down Neofila
Belarus Preservation of the poles and glaciers: 2 stamps with one featuring Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri). 11 February 2011 Thumb down Belpost
Guinea-Bissau Gulls: 6 stamps featuring Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybridus), Little Tern (Sterna albifrons), Sabine's Gull (Xema sabini), Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus), Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) and Iceland Gull (Larus glaucoides). Here's a better scan of the stamps. The names on the last two stamps may have been swapped. The souvenir sheet has Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii). A better scan of the souvenir sheet. 10 February 2011 Tick Neofila
Guinea-Bissau Raptors: 6 stamps featuring Eurasian Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), Eurasian Buzzard (Buteo buteo), Short-toed Eagle (Circaetus gallicus), Black Kite (Milvus migrans), Eurasian Buzzard (Buteo buteo) and Black-shouldered Kite (Elanus caeruleus). Here's a better scan of the stamps. The souvenir sheet has Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus). A better scan of the souvenir sheet. 10 February 2011 Tick Neofila
Guinea-Bissau Protect the Galapagos: 4 stamps with 3 featuring Galapagos Mockingbird (Mimus parvulus), Galapagos Penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) and Galapagos Hawk (Buteo galapagoensis). Here's a better scan of the stamps. 10 February 2011 Thumb down Neofila
Japan Spring Greetings: 10 stamps with 2 featuring birds. The second stamp in the issue is described as "Lily and Blue Bird", but I have not found a good image. The fourth stamp seems to have Mute Swan (Cygnus olor). This image on Delcampe is slightly better. 4 February 2011 Thumb down Japan Post.
New Caledonia Arrival of Digital Television: 1 stamp featuring Sun Parakeet (Aratinga solstitialis) and Kagu (Rhynochetos jubatus). The image is taken from Philinfo for February 2011. 2 February 2011 Thumb down Philinfo French Post.
Japan Travel Landscape Series : sheet of 10 stamps with 2 featuring Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) and Red-crowned Crane (Grus japonensis). Those penguins have travelled a long way to get to Hokkaido! 1 February 2011 Thumb down Japan Post.
Netherlands Birds - sheet of 10 identical stamps featuring Great Tit (Parus major). This is the first of a monthly issue which is scheduled to last for 3 years. This information was taken from the Dutch Magazine 'Filatelie'. In total 72 stamps will be issued (so perhaps 2 per month). The first sheet was sold at post offices, together with a leaflet with details of how to subscribe to all the other sheets. They will not be sold at post offices, but only at the collectors club in a limited amount of 5000 sheets. All pictures come from the late, famous Dutch artist, M.A. Koekkoek whose surname means "Cuckoo".
This page suggests that a future issue will feature Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa).
Update: 11 April 2011: the next two stamps in the series have been issued and have appeared on Delcampe. They feature Rook (Corvus frugilegus) and European Robin (Erithacus rubecula).
Update: 15 April 2011: stamps 4 and 5 show Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) and Barn Owl (Tyto alba).
31 January 2011 Tick TNT Post's Collect Club, Delcampe and European Bird Stamps
Iceland WWF - 4 stamps featuring Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons), Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis), Black Scoter (Melanitta nigra) and Gadwall (Anas strepera). Although none of these species is internationally endangered they are all on the Icelandic Red List. 27 January 2011 Tick WWF Stamp Shop
Great Britain Post & Go stamps - 2nd set of 6 stamps featuring Eurasian Blackbird (Turdus merula), Eurasian Magpie (Pica pica), Long-tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus), Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs), Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) and European Greenfinch (Carduelis chloris). 24 January 2011 Thumb down Norvic Philatelics
Hong Kong Twelve Animals of the Lunar New Year Cycle: sheet with 12 stamps with one featuring Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus). The same design was issued in 2005. 22 January 2011 Thumb down Hong Kong Post.
Canada Definitives - baby animals: 4 stamps with one featuring Canada Goose (Branta canadensis). 17 January 2011 Tick The Royal Philatelic Society of Canada.
Guinea-Bissau WWF: 4 stamps featuring Bateleur (Terathopius ecaudatus). 17 January 2011 Tick WWF Stamp Shop
SPM Bird: single featuring Cape May Warbler (Dendroica tigrina). The image is taken from Philinfo for January 2011. 15 January 2011 Tick Philinfo French Post.
Belgium Definitives - two more in the Buzin series featuring Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) and Osprey (Pandion haliaetus). 3 January 2011 Tick Correspondent in Belgium
Spain Tourism: one stamp with a small image of European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis). Here is a large image of the stamp. 3 January 2011 Tick Filatelia Aguilar
TAAF Le Chionis - single featuring Black-faced Sheathbill (Chionis minor). The image is taken from Philinfo for January 2011. 2 January 2011 Tick Philinfo French Post.
TAAF Andre Chastain - botanist - single with some penguins which from the habitat must be King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus). The image is taken from Philinfo for January 2011. 2 January 2011 Thumb down Philinfo French Post.
Paraguay 75th Anniversary of Radio CARITAS: 2 stamps with one featuring Savanna Hawk (Buteogallus meridionalis). Here's a page in Spanish about this anniversary. Perhaps the stamp was issued on 21 November. The sale on Delcampe gives the following description: "Paraguay 2011 ** 75 años Fundacion Radio CARITAS (AM 680). Taguato Pyta (Bufeogallus meridionalis) , microfonos." ???? 2011 Tick Delcampe
Burkina Faso Domestic Birds: 3 stamps with 2 featuring Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) and Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus). ???? 2011 Thumb down Delcampe
Montserrat Fauna and Flora of China: 2 sheets of 4 stamps each, with one featuring Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea). ???? 2011 Thumb down Tony Bray
Grenada Hummingbirds of the Americas: 6 stamps featuring Calliope Hummingbird (Stellula calliope), Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna), Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri), Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris), Costa's Hummingbird (Calypte costae) and Broad-billed Hummingbird (Cynanthus latirostris). ???? 2011 Thumb down Delcampe
Grenadines of Grenada Birds of the World: 10 stamps with various species including Belted Kingfisher (Ceryle alcyon), Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea), Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus), Osprey (Pandion haliaetus), Green Heron (Butorides virescens) and Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus). ???? 2011 Thumb down Delcampe
Tanzania Birds of Africa: 2 sheets of 4 stamps each and 2 souvenir sheets. The sale states these are "official" issues, but I have e-mailed Tanzania Post for confirmation and any further details. The following species feature: Pied Crow (Corvus albus), Ground Woodpecker (Geocolaptes olivaceus), Greater Honeyguide (Indicator indicator), Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird (Pogoniulus bilineatus), Senegal Parrot (Poicephalus senegalus), Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus), Lilac-breasted Roller (Coracias caudata), Southern Masked-Weaver (Ploceus velatus), White-headed Mousebird (Colius leucocephalus) and Black-collared Barbet (Lybius torquatus). The "tinkerbird" stamp unfortunately has the wrong label - how did that slip through the quality control?! The birds seem to have been extracted from photographs and are perched on thin air. ???? 2011 Tick Delcampe
Gambia Birds of Africa: a sheet of 6 stamps featuring Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus), Darter (Anhinga melanogaster), African Fish-Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer), Jackass Penguin (Spheniscus demersus), Long-tailed Cormorant (Phalacrocorax africanus) and Spotted Eagle-Owl (Bubo africanus).
There are 2 souvenir sheets with this issue: one featuring African Grey Hornbill (Tockus nasutus) and another with Lesser Flamingo (Phoenicopterus minor).
Birds of the World: a sheet of 6 stamps featuring Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster), Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus), Red-crowned Crane (Grus japonensis), Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) and Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus).
???? 2011 Tick Delcampe
UAE Fauna of Bu Tinah Island: 10 stamps with two featuring Socotra Cormorant (Phalacrocorax nigrogularis) and Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus). A souvenir sheet additionally has Osprey (Pandion haliaetus). ???? 2011 Tick Delcampe
Uzbekistan Children's Drawings - birds: 4 stamps with one very good Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops). ???? 2011 Tick Ebay
Korea (North) Birds: sheet with 4 stamps repeated and 4 labels. The stamps feature Raggiana Bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea raggiana), Mute Swan (Cygnus olor), Spectacled Owl (Pulsatrix perspicillata) and Victoria Crowned-Pigeon (Goura victoria). ???? 2011 Thumb down Delcampe
Liberia Birds of Liberia: 4 stamps featuring Red-faced Cisticola (Cisticola erythrops), Orange-cheeked Waxbill (Estrilda melpoda), Zebra Waxbill (Sporaeginthus subflavus) and African Firefinch (Lagonosticta rubricata). There are also 2 souvenir sheets featuring Guinea Turaco (Tauraco persa) and Lavender Waxbill (Estrilda caerulescens). This image of the 4 stamps on Delcampe is much clearer. ?? ?? 2011 Tick Herrick Stamp Co.
Serbia Expo 2010 - 2 stamps with one featuring stylised Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) and a second bird which I cannot identify yet. 26 February 2010 Thumb down Tony Bray and a correspondent in Serbia
Sao Tome e Principe Protection of animals on Christmas Is.: 4 stamps with 2 birds - Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) and White-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon lepturus). 25 February 2011 Thumb down Neofila
Sao Tome e Principe Raptors: 4 stamps featuring Rough-legged Hawk (Buteo lagopus), Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo) standing over what looks like House Martin (Delichon urbica), Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) and Bonelli's Eagle (Aquila fasciata). 25 February 2011 Thumb down Neofila
Guinea-Bissau Owls: 4 stamps featuring 5 species which are named as European Scops-Owl (Otus scops), Tawny Owl (Strix aluco), Little Owl (Athene noctua) with Eurasian Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium passerinum) and Boreal Owl (Aegolius funereus). A souvenir sheet has Northern Hawk Owl (Surnia ulula).
These stamps are available from Neofila. I have been sent better scans of this issue: Owls and Owls SS.
10 February 2011 Thumb down Stamperija and Neofila
St Vincent Linns Stamp News for 25 July lists "Animals of India/Indipex, pane of 7 se-tenant $1.85 stamps" which includes one with Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus). 9 February 2011 Thumb down Linn's Stamp News
Belarus Birth Bicentenary of I.F. Khrutsky: Souvenir Sheet with 2 stamps. One of the stamps is based on this painting called "Dead game, vegetables and mushrooms". Judging by size of the birds, the duck could be Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca) and the waders could be Common Greenshank (Tringa nebularia). 8 February 2010 Tick FSU News
Mozambique Neofila lists several issues for the International Year of Forests, two of which feature Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) and Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis). An additional issue with MS has appeared on Delcampe featuring Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno). Neofila has listed more issues, including parrots featuring Chattering Lory (Lorius garrulus), Scaly-breasted Lorikeet (Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus), Yellow-and-green Lorikeet (Trichoglossus flavoviridis), Olive-headed Lorikeet (Trichoglossus euteles), Blue-streaked Lory (Eos reticulata) and Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus). A sheet of owls has Lesser Sooty-Owl (Tyto multipunctata), Barking Owl (Ninox connivens), Red-chested Owlet (Glaucidium tephronotum), Madagascar Long-eared Owl (Asio madagascariensis), Morepork (Ninox novaeseelandiae) and Malagasy Scops-Owl (Otus rutilus). Neofila has listed even more issues adding Cassowaries and Toucans to this already over-done issue! A full listing is in Kjell Scharning's page for Mozambique. 30 January 2011 Thumb down Neofila and Delcampe
Botswana Night Animals: 6 stamps with one featuring Pearl-spotted Owlet (Glaucidium perlatum). Some of the animals appear unrealistic, but the owlet is quite good. ???? 2010 Tick Postbeeld
Brazil Pantanal: 7 stamps with 2 featuring Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) and Jabiru (Jabiru mycteria). These stamps were issued in a sheet of 12 stamps and 12 labels that could be personalised online. There were complaints that they could not be purchased at post offices. 2010 Thumb down Delcampe
Guinea Birds: 6 stamps with two each featuring Cut-throat (Amadina fasciata) and Red-billed Firefinch (Lagonosticta senegala) with the other 2 having Long-tailed Glossy-Starling (Lamprotornis caudatus) and Ayres's Hawk-Eagle (Aquila ayresii). There is also a souvenir sheet showing 2 birds - Red-billed Firefinch (Lagonosticta senegala) and Long-tailed Glossy-Starling (Lamprotornis caudatus). I have scans of the sheet of 6 and the souvenir sheet. 25 February 2009 Tick Neofila
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