| Country |
Detail |
Date of Issue |
Status |
Source of information |
| Ascension Is.
|
New definitives (12 stamps). The
top 3 values have birds, featuring
Ascension Island Frigatebird (Fregata aquila) on two and
Sooty Tern (Sterna fuscata).
The bird on the £2.50 stamp seems be the same photograph as used on the
£1.45 stamp issued in 2013.
|
22 December 2020 |
 |
Notification from
Pobjoy Stamps
|
| BAT
|
Antarctic Birds: 4 stamps featuring
South Polar Skua (Stercorarius maccormicki),
Antarctic Shag (Phalacrocorax bransfieldensis),
Antarctic Petrel (Thalassoica antarctica) and
Southern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialoides).
These stamps may be obtained directly from the Falkland Islands Philatelic Bureau.
|
16 December 2020 |
|
Notification from
Pobjoy Stamps
|
| Poland
|
Polish Birds: 4 stamps, featuring
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia),
Black Stork (Ciconia nigra),
Great Egret (Ardea alba) and
Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea).
The Great Egret is listed as "Rare/Accidental", so perhaps the range expansion which is happening in Great Britain is also reflected in Poland. Consequently, this is a first
on Polish stamps.
|
30 November 2020 |
|
Delcampe and
Polish Post
|
| Greece
|
Christmas: 2 stamps with one featuring a poor image of a
European Robin (Erithacus rubecula).
|
23 November 2020 |
|
Hellenic Post.
|
| Japan
|
Winter greeting: 10 stamps,
with two featuring probable
Ural Owl (Strix uralensis) and
European Robin (Erithacus rubecula). The latter is listed as a vagrant to Japan.
|
20 November 2020 |
|
Japan Philately
|
| Falkland Is.
|
Christmas: 4 stamps using children's art. One has reasonable images of
Magellanic Penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus),
Long-tailed Meadowlark (Sturnella loyca) and
King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus).
These stamps may eventually be obtained directly from the Falkland Islands Philatelic Bureau.
|
20 November 2020 |
|
Notification from
Pobjoy Stamps
|
| Vietnam
|
Kingfishers:
3 stamps and ms featuring
Black-backed Kingfisher (Ceyx erithacus),
Blue-eared Kingfisher (Alcedo meninting),
Stork-billed Kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis) and
Black-capped Kingfisher (Halcyon pileata).
Update
I've just noticed that a
booklet on Delcampe names one of the Kingfishers as
Blyth's Kingfisher (Alcedo hercules).
|
14 November 2020 |
|
Delcampe
|
| Falkland Is.
|
Removing Mines: 4 stamps with one featuring
Magellanic Penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus).
These stamps may eventually be obtained directly from the Falkland Islands Philatelic Bureau.
|
13 November 2020 |
|
Notification from
Pobjoy Stamps
|
| Tristan da Cunha
|
Vagrant Species Part 2:
4 stamps with 2 featuring
Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinica) and
King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus).
|
9 November 2020 |
|
Notification from
Pobjoy Stamps
|
| Switzerland
|
Christmas: 4 stamps. One has
Eurasian Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) and
European Robin (Erithacus rubecula).
Details were published in
Focus on Stamps 4/2020
|
5 November 2020 |
|
Swiss Post
|
| Iceland
|
The
Programme for 2020 includes a Christmas issue of 2 stamps,
one of which has a stylised
Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta).
|
29 October 2020 |
|
Iceland Post
|
| Uruguay
|
Centenary of Diplomatic Relations between Uruguay and Poland: souvenir sheet with 2 stamps featuring
Maguari Stork (Ciconia maguari) and
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia).
|
23 October 2020 |
|
Uruguay Post
|
| Czechia
|
Christmas: single with a very small image of a Woodpecker on a snow covered roof.
A much larger image of the Christmas scene is
here. The bird resembles a
Middle Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos medius).
|
21 October 2020 |
|
Czechia Post
|
| China
|
Chagan Lake: 3 stamps with
one featuring small images of
Geese and Cranes which may be identifiable.
|
18 October 2020 |
|
Chinese Stamps
|
| South Georgia
|
New Definitives: 12 stamps with 3 birds:
Grey-headed Albatross (Thalassarche chrysostoma),
South Georgia Pipit (Anthus antarcticus) and
Macaroni Penguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus).
These stamps may eventually be obtained directly from the Falkland Islands Philatelic Bureau.
|
15 October 2020 |
|
Commonwealth Stamps Opinion
and
Notification from Pobjoy Stamps
|
| Ukraine
|
The continuing programme for 2020 (as translated by Google)
lists at item 9 under the topic nature: "Birds of Prey - sheet", but with no further details.
Update
Ukraine Post has published a
very small image of this set, but has also
published images of
8 cards that show images that correspond to the 8 micro images. They feature
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus),
Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos),
Booted Eagle (Aquila pennata),
Montagu's Harrier (Circus pygargus),
Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus),
Lesser Spotted Eagle (Aquila pomarina),
Long-legged Buzzard (Buteo rufinus) and
Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni).
Update
A sale on Delcampe has an
image of the set.
|
7 October 2020 |
|
Ukraine Post
|
| Belarus
|
The programme for 2020 includes "Eggs of Birds: 4 stamps".
Future issues has images of the
4 stamps which reveals that the species are:
Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes),
Icterine Warbler (Hippolais icterina),
Great Tit (Parus major) and
Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos).
|
1 October 2020 |
|
Belpost
|
| Falkland Is.
|
The Paintings of Mike Peake: 6 stamps featuring
Black-necked Swan (Cygnus melanocorypha),
Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax),
Upland Goose (Chloephaga picta) on 2 stamps,
Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus),
Red-backed Hawk (Buteo polyosoma).
These stamps may eventually be obtained directly from the Falkland Islands Philatelic Bureau.
Update
Unfortunately, the gull is not Belcher's, which should have yellow legs and a red and black tipped yellow bill. It looks much more like a Kelp Gull.
Although Belcher's Gull is listed as a vagrant on the Falklands, perhaps the artist did not see the species, and the wrong name has been associated with the
design.
|
1 October 2020 |
|
Notification from
Pobjoy Stamps
|
| Uruguay
|
World Tourism Day - Rural Development: sheet with 10 stamps.
The only stamp with a bird has "paso centurion". Searching for Trogon on this site produces
Surucua Trogon (Trogon surrucura).
|
30 September 2020 |
|
Uruguay Post
|
| Gambia
|
Woodpecker: block with 4 stamps featuring
Grey Woodpecker (Dendropicos goertae) and
Fine-spotted Woodpecker (Campethera punctuligera).
|
30 September 2020 |
|
IGPC
|
| Guyana
|
Owls:
A souvenir sheet with 2 and a sheetlet of 4 stamps featuring
Barn Owl (Tyto alba),
Eastern Screech-Owl (Megascops asio),
Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus),
Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia),
Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) and
Eurasian Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium passerinum). The wording on this last is vague, but I do not think
the bird is either of the Pygmy Owls native to Guyana:
Amazonian Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium hardyi) or
Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium brasilianum).
The source image may be found
here,
and the photographer is
Cheryl Harleston.
|
30 September 2020 |
|
IGPC
|
| Grenada
|
Seabirds: 2 blocks with 4 stamps featuring
Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens)
{source},
Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii),
Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica),
Shy Albatross (Thalassarche cauta)
{source} and
Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus).
|
30 September 2020 |
 |
IGPC
|
| Grenada
|
Flycatcher: 2 blocks with 4 stamps featuring
Hammond's Flycatcher
(Empidonax hammondii),
European Pied Flycatcher (Ficedula hypoleuca),
Great Crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus) and
Fork-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus savana).
|
30 September 2020 |
|
IGPC
|
| Grenada
|
Flamingo: 2 blocks with 6 stamps featuring various photographs of Flamingos possibly including
Caribbean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber),
Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) and
Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis).
|
30 September 2020 |
|
IGPC
|
| Korea N.
|
Wooden Stamps:
set of 4 with one featuring
Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis).
|
30 September 2020 |
|
Korea Stamp Society
|
| Gambia
|
Turacos: block with 3 stamps featuring
Guinea Turaco (Tauraco persa) and
Violet Turaco (Musophaga violacea).
|
30 September 2020 |
|
IGPC
|
| Liberia
|
Hornbills: a souvenir sheet and sheetlet of 3 stamps featuring
Black-casqued Hornbill (Ceratogymna atrata),
Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill (Ceratogymna subcylindricus),
White-crested Hornbill (Tockus albocristatus) and
African Grey Hornbill (Tockus nasutus).
|
29 September 2020 |
|
IGPC
|
| Colombia
|
Fourth Series National Natural Parks of Colombia: sheet of 8 stamps with 1 featuring
Gold-ringed Tanager (Bangsia aureocincta).
|
29 September 2020 |
|
4-72: Colombia Post
|
| Gibraltar
|
Gibraltar Owls: 7 stamps featuring
European Scops-Owl (Otus scops),
Little Owl (Athene noctua),
Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus),
Barn Owl (Tyto alba),
Northern Long-eared Owl (Asio otus),
Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Bubo bubo) and
Tawny Owl (Strix aluco).
Update
The stamps are now
illustrated and available to pre-order.
|
25 September 2020 |
|
Gibraltar Post
|
| Faroe Is.
|
Ludwig van Beethoven 250 years: block with a few birds.
Those on the stamp are:
Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) and
Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus).
|
21 September 2020 |
|
Faroe Stamps
|
| Canada
|
Canada Post Community Foundation: single with a simplistic image of a
Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis).
|
21 September 2020 |
|
Canada Post
|
| Curaçao
|
South American Birds, 6 stamps featuring
Blue-and-yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna),
Green-headed Tanager (Tangara seledon),
Masked Trogon (Trogon personatus),
Guianan Toucanet (Selenidera culik),
Blue-crowned Motmot (Momotus momota) and
Toucan Barbet (Semnornis ramphastinus).
|
20 September 2020 |
|
WOPA+
|
| Colombia
|
40 Years of Diplomatic Relations with Indonesia: sheet of 4 stamps with 2 featuring
Multicoloured Tanager (Chlorochrysa nitidissima) and
Lesser Bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea minor).
|
17 September 2020 |
|
4-72: Colombia Post's Twitter account
|
| Colombia
|
Colombia-Indonesia 40 years of diplomatic relations: sheet with 4 stamps, 2 featuring
Multicoloured Tanager (Chlorochrysa nitidissima) and
Lesser Bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea minor).
|
16 September 2020 |
|
4-72: Colombia Post
|
| Indonesia
|
Colombia-Indonesia 40 years of diplomatic relations: sheet with 4 stamps, 2 featuring
Multicoloured Tanager (Chlorochrysa nitidissima) and
Lesser Bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea minor).
|
15 September 2020 |
|
Notification from
Van Reijen International Agencies
|
| Ukraine
|
Lighthouses of Ukraine: block of 6 stamps.
The fourth stamp has a few gulls which might be identifiable. This Delcampe sale has a
good image.
Now that I have this issue, I have produced a
composite image of the 3 Gulls, which all seem to be
Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) which is listed as occurring in the Ukraine as a vagrant.
|
15 September 2020 |
|
Ukraine Post and
Delcampe
|
| Netherlands
|
The series Experience Nature continues with Birds of Woods and Moorlands. I have downloaded this
thumbnail image, from which most of the species may be identified. I think they are:
Unidentified, probable
Coal Tit (Periparus ater),
Brambling (Fringilla montifringilla),
Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major),
Common Redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus),
Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata), probable
Northern Shrike (Lanius excubitor),
Black Grouse (Tetrao tetrix),
Eurasian Wryneck (Jynx torquilla) and
Unidentified.
Update
I found a much
clearer image of this sheet in the
Summer issue of "Collect"
which helps to identify the two birds that I left Unidentified. They are
Common Raven (Corvus corax) and
Willow Tit (Poecile montanus).
|
14 September 2020 |
|
Correspondent
|
| Czechia
|
The programme for 2020 includes "Songbirds in our neighborhood", probably 2 stamps, but with no further details.
Update
Details have been published in the illustrated
Issue Plan.
The two stamps feature
Corn Bunting (Emberiza calandra),
Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus),
Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella),
Ortolan Bunting (Emberiza hortulana),
Long-tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus),
Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) and
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus).
Update
Czechia Post has
published more information about this issue with better images and a revised date.
|
9 September 2020 |
|
Czechia Post
|
| Australia
|
Water Tower Art:
4 stamps with one featuring
Sacred Kingfisher (Todirhamphus sanctus).
|
7 September 2020 |
|
Australia Post
|
| Falkland Is.
|
50th Anniversary of Falkland Islands Philatelic Study Group: 4 stamps with two featuring
King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) and
Upland Goose (Chloephaga picta).
These stamps may eventually be obtained directly from the Falkland Islands Philatelic Bureau.
|
7 September 2020 |
|
Notification from
Pobjoy Stamps
|
| Switzerland
|
Special occasions: 4 stamps featuring highly stylised birds, two of which are identifiable as
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) and
Mute Swan (Cygnus olor).
|
3 September 2020 |
|
Swiss Post
|
| Great Britain
|
Rupert the Bear: set of 8 stamps (though RM seems to have mislaid the images),
one of which has a bird which is very like a
European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris).
|
3 September 2020 |
|
Commonwealth Stamps Opinion and
Royal Mail
|
| Romania
|
The programme for 2020
includes "The Danube Delta. Swans", but with no further details.
Update
Details have been released for this set, which reveals that the
4 stamps all feature
Mute Swan (Cygnus olor).
|
1 September 2020 |
|
Romfilatelia
|
| Belgium
|
Bpost has
published images (PDF) of all the stamps to be issued in 2020, which includes
Garden Fauna: 10 stamps with 3 featuring
Barn Owl (Tyto alba),
Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) and
European Robin (Erithacus rubecula).
|
31 August 2020 |
|
Belgian Post
|
| Namibia
|
The Programme for 2020 includes "Kites of Namibia", 2 stamps, featuring
Black-shouldered Kite (Elanus caeruleus) and
Black Kite (Milvus migrans).
|
20 August 2020 |
|
Nampost
|
| Turkey
|
The programme for 2020 includes "Storks", but with no further details.
Update
Details have been published which reveal that the
3 stamps feature
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia),
Yellow-billed Stork (Mycteria ibis) and
Black Stork (Ciconia nigra).
|
20 August 2020 |
|
Turkey Post
|
| Hong Kong
|
The
Programme for 2020 includes a
6-stamp issue about Ocean Park Hong Kong with 2 of the stamps featuring
Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco) and
King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus).
|
18 August 2020 |
|
Hong Kong Post
|
| Colombia
|
National Natural Parks of Colombia (3rd series): sheet with
10 stamps, 3 of which have
Yellow-billed Pintail (Anas georgica),
Torrent Duck (Merganetta armata) and
Glowing Puffleg (Eriocnemis vestita).
|
14 August 2020 |
|
4-72: Colombia Post
|
| Romania
|
The programme for 2020
includes "Little Owls", but with no further details. As this was previously listed as "Owlets", I assume there will be images of juvenile owls.
Update
I was wrong - it should have been described as small owls.
The News Release for this issue reveals that the 4 stamps will feature
Eurasian Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium passerinum),
Little Owl (Athene noctua),
Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) and
Papuan Boobook (Ninox theomacha).
Here are the
4 stamps.
|
12 August 2020 |
|
Romfilatelia
|
| Falkland Is.
|
Penguins and Coins: 5 stamps featuring
Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome),
King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus),
Magellanic Penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus),
Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) and
Macaroni Penguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus).
These stamps may eventually be obtained directly from the Falkland Islands Philatelic Bureau.
|
10 August 2020 |
|
Notification from
Pobjoy Stamps
|
| South Georgia
|
South Georgia from the Air: 6 stamps with
one featuring a colony of what must be young
King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus).
These stamps may eventually be obtained directly from the Falkland Islands Philatelic Bureau.
|
5 August 2020 |
|
Notification from Pobjoy Stamps
|
| Australia
|
Wildlife Recovery:
6 stamps with
one featuring
Regent Honeyeater (Anthochaera phrygia).
The issue is announced in Australia Post's Stamp Bulletin 366.
|
4 August 2020 |
|
Australia Post and
Commonwealth Stamps Opinion
|
| Bulgaria
|
Antarctica: block of 2 stamps with one featuring
Chinstrap Penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica).
|
21 July 2020 |
|
Bulgaria Stamps
|
| Uzbekistan
|
Seasons: 4 stamps based on children's art. One has 2 birds which could be representative of
Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula). Unfortunately, the birds are too stylised for me.
I prefer the image in the left border.
| 17 July 2020 |
|
The Postal Service of Uzbekistan
|
| Japan
|
100 Years of Historic Monuments Natural Monument Protection
: 10 stamps,
with one featuring
Oriental Stork (Ciconia boyciana).
|
17 July 2020 |
|
Japan Philately
|
| Belarus
|
Future issues includes
"Greetings from Belarus": single stamp which has a small image of a
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia).
|
14 July 2020 |
|
Belarus Post
|
| Mongolia
|
Landscapes III - 7 stamps
with two featuring
Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) and
Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus).
| 8 July 2020 |
|
Mongol Stamps
|
| Caribbean Netherlands
|
Birds (Bonaire): 5 stamps featuring
Bananaquit (Coereba flaveola),
Tropical Mockingbird (Mimus gilvus),
Carib Grackle (Quiscalus lugubris),
Brown-throated Parakeet (Aratinga pertinax) and
Venezuelan Troupial (Icterus icterus).
Birds (Saba): 5 stamps featuring
Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis),
Bridled Tern (Sterna anaethetus),
Black-hooded Oriole (Oriolus xanthornus),
Brown Noddy (Anous stolidus) and
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus).
Birds (St. Eustatius): 5 stamps featuring
American Golden-Plover (Pluvialis dominica),
Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus),
Ruby-topaz Hummingbird (Chrysolampis mosquitus),
Crested Caracara (Caracara cheriway) and
Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus).
|
1 July 2020 |
|
WOPA
|
| St. Maarten
|
Birds of Prey: 6 stamps featuring
Black-shouldered Kite (Elanus caeruleus),
Red Kite (Milvus milvus),
Rough-legged Hawk (Buteo lagopus),
Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca),
Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) and
Bonelli's Eagle (Aquila fasciata). Not sure about the Falcon: very variable species!
Unfortunately, none of these birds occurs anywhere near St. Maarten!
I hoped this would appear on WOPA+ to give the official date.
Update
The sheet has now appeared on WOPA+, so would appear to be genuine.
|
1 July 2020 |
|
WOPA+
|
| Latvia
|
The Programme for 2020 includes "Latvian birds": 2 stamps with no further details.
Update
The plan has been updated to include the date and that the stamps will feature the Bird of the Year for each of 2019 and 2020.
Update
I have been informed that the
2019 bird of the year is
Hazel Grouse (Bonasa bonasia) and that the one for 2020 has yet to be chosen.
Update
I have been informed that 2020's bird of the year is
Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis).
Update
The expected issue date has changed from 24 July.
Update
Full details of this issue have been
published,
but
better images are on Facebook
|
19 June 2020 |
|
Latvia Post and
Correspondent
|
| Japan
|
Traditional colour series Vol.4 84 yen: 10 stamps,
with one featuring
Cormorant Fishing (Ukai) which is often assumed to feature
Japanese Cormorant (Phalacrocorax capillatus).
Traditional colour series Vol.4 63 yen: 10 stamps,
with one featuring
Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis).
|
19 June 2020 |
|
Japan Philately
|
| Namibia
|
The Programme for 2020 includes "Batises of Namibia", 2 stamps, featuring
Chinspot Batis (Batis molitor) and
Pririt Batis (Batis pririt).
|
18 June 2020 |
|
Nampost
|
| Czechia
|
The programme for 2020 includes "Songbirds in our neighborhood", probably 2 stamps, but with no further details.
Update
Details have been published in the illustrated
Issue Plan.
The two stamps feature
Eurasian Magpie (Pica pica),
Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius),
Common Raven (Corvus corax),
European Robin (Erithacus rubecula),
Common Redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus) and
Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris).
|
17 June 2020 |
|
Czechia Post
|
| Netherlands
|
The series Experience Nature continues with
Coastal Birds which confirms the species as
Little Tern (Sterna albifrons),
Parasitic Jaeger (Stercorarius parasiticus),
Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres),
Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis),
Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla),
Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus),
Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris),
Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta),
Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima) and
Snowy Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus).
|
15 June 2020 |
|
Correspondent and
Dutch Post
|
| Japan
|
Natural monument series Vol.5: 10 stamps,
with three featuring
Crested Serpent-Eagle (Spilornis cheela),
Ruddy Kingfisher (Halcyon coromanda) and
Ryukyu Scops-Owl (Otus elegans).
|
10 June 2020 |
|
Japan Philately
|
| North Macedonia
|
Lake Prespa: single with
Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus).
This FDC gives the date.
|
8 June 2020 |
|
Delcampe
|
| Colombia
|
National Natural Parks of Colombia: sheet with 9 stamps, two of which have
Blue-throated Starfrontlet (Coeligena helianthea) and
Vermilion Cardinal (Cardinalis phoeniceus).
|
8 June 2020 |
|
4-72: Colombia Post
|
| Botswana
|
Owls in Botswana: 4 stamps all featuring
African Scops-Owl (Otus senegalensis).
| 5 June 2020 |
|
Botswana Post
|
| Surinam
|
The
Programme for 2020 includes "Birds": 12 stamps but with no further details
Update
I have received by email details of this issue. Here are the
12 stamps, and
associated names.
The species are listed as
Glittering-throated Emerald (Amazilia fimbriata),
Rufous-capped Motmot (Baryphthengus ruficapillus),
Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona),
Green Kingfisher (Chloroceryle americana),
Green-and-rufous Kingfisher (Chloroceryle inda),
Rufous-tailed Jacamar (Galbula ruficauda),
Three-toed Jacamar (Jacamaralcyon tridactyla),
Black-fronted Nunbird (Monasa nigrifrons),
White-eared Puffbird (Nystalus chacuru),
Blue-crowned Trogon (Trogon curucui),
Surucua Trogon (Trogon surrucura) and
White-tailed Trogon (Trogon viridis).
|
3 June 2020 |
|
Notification from International Philatelic Agencies Ltd.
|
| Antigua & Barbuda
|
Mallard: 2 sheets with 5 stamps all featuring
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos).
| 3 June 2020 |
|
IGPC
|
| Antigua & Barbuda
|
Turkey Vultures: 2 sheets with 5 stamps all featuring
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura).
| 3 June 2020 |
|
IGPC
|
| Japan
|
Summer greeting 84 yen: 10 stamps,
with one featuring a "seagull" that may not have been photographed in Japan. The Japanese name given on the page is  which is given as the
Japanese name for
Mew Gull (Larus canus).
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1 June 2020 |
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Japan Philately
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| Belarus
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"Seasonal Variations": 6 stamps with 2 featuring
Willow Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus).
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1 June 2020 |
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Belarus Post
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| Marshall Is.
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Birds Definitives:
5 stamps featuring
Sacred Kingfisher (Todirhamphus sanctus),
Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula),
Long-tailed Koel (Eudynamys taitensis),
Crimson-crowned Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus porphyraceus) and
Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) though it may actually be a
Common Tern (Sterna hirundo).
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22 May 2020 |
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IGPC
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| Romania
|
Pheasants: 4 stamps featuring
Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus),
Lady Amherst's Pheasant (Chrysolophus amherstiae),
Reeves's Pheasant (Syrmaticus reevesii) and
Green Pheasant (Phasianus versicolor).
Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) appears only on the
FDC.
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22 May 2020 |
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Romania Post
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| Cocos (Keeling) Islands
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Booby Birds: 3 stamps featuring
Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster),
Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) and
Masked Booby (Sula dactylatra).
The issue is announced in Australia Post's Stamp Bulletin 365.
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12 May 2020 |
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Australia Post
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| Bosnia Herzegovina
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Ancient postal routes: 2 stamps featuring message-carrying
Rock Pigeon (Columba livia).
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8 May 2020 |
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BH Post
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| Switzerland
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The
Programme for 2020 includes Animal families - 4 stamps,
including "Goosander" =
Common Merganser (Mergus merganser).
Update
Details of this set have been published in
Focus on Stamps 2/2020
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7 May 2020 |
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Swiss Post
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| Iceland
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The
Programme for 2020 includes a tourism issue of 2 stamps.
The
one for Whale Watching has a small image of a gull that may be identifiable.
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7 May 2020 |
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Iceland Post
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| Greenland
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75th Anniversary of America Edition: miniature sheet
with 3 stamps, one of which includes the first bird stamp of Greenland featuring
Common Eider (Somateria mollissima).
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5 May 2020 |
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Greenland Stamps
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| Estonia
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The Programme for 2020 includes
Bird of the Year, single featuring
Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus).
Update
Details of this issue have now been published.
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30 April 2020 |
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Omniva
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| Taiwan
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Taijiang National Park:
4 stamps with
one featuring
Black-faced Spoonbill (Platalea minor). At the back of the photograph a flying
Great Egret (Ardea alba) is a first on a Taiwan stamp.
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24 April 2020 |
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Chunghwa Post
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| Australia
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Bird emblems of the Australian states: 6 stamps featuring
Yellow-tufted Honeyeater (Lichenostomus melanops),
Wedge-tailed Eagle (Aquila audax),
Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae),
Brolga (Grus rubicunda),
Gang-gang Cockatoo (Callocephalon fimbriatum) and
Black Swan (Cygnus atratus).
The issue is announced in Australia Post's Stamp Bulletin 364.
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21 April 2020 |
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Australia Post and
Commonwealth Stamps Opinion
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| Faroe Is.
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Issue #43 of Posta Stamps (pdf) features an astounding
stamp to celebrate Queen Margrethe II's 80th Anniversary. It has 16 species of bird! They are:
Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus,
European Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis)*,
Great Skua (Stercorarius skua)*,
Razorbill (Alca torda)*,
Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis)*,
Common Eider (Somateria mollissima),
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus)*,
Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle),
Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica),
Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea),
Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus),
Common Murre (Uria aalge),
Hooded Crow (Corvus cornix)*,
Common Raven (Corvus corax),
European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) and
Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus).
Species marked "*" are first appearance on Faroe's stamps.
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16 April 2020 |
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Posta Stamps #43 by email from a correspondent
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| France
|
Eggs: booklet of 12 stamps
featuring the eggs of
Carrion Crow (Corvus corone),
Ostrich (Struthio camelus),
Rock Bunting (Emberiza cia),
Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos),
Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo),
Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae),
Eurasian Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus),
Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata),
Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica),
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus),
Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus) and
Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus).
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3 April 2020 |
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Phil-Ouest
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| Namibia
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The Programme for 2020 will be published soon, but I have been sent an
image of "Woodpeckers of Namibia": 5 stamps featuring
Cardinal Woodpecker (Dendropicos fuscescens),
Olive Woodpecker (Dendropicos griseocephalus),
Bennett's Woodpecker (Campethera bennettii),
Golden-tailed Woodpecker (Campethera abingoni),
Bearded Woodpecker (Dendropicos namaquus),
Update
Programme for 2020 which confirms this issue but the date has been brought forward.
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2 April 2020 |
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Helge Denker and
Nampost
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| Tajikistan
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Hunting: 3 stamps with one which could be
Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos).
FSU gives the date.
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1 April 2020 |
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Delcampe
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| Bosnia Herzegovina
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Peacock: souvenir sheet with one stamp featuring
Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus).
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27 March 2020 |
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BH Post
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| Tristan da Cunha
|
25th Anniversary of Gough and Inaccessible Islands UNESCO World Heritage Site:
4 stamps and a souvenir sheet featuring
Wandering Albatross (Diomedea exulans),
Gough Island Finch (Rowettia goughensis),
White-chinned Petrel (Procellaria aequinoctialis),
Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome) and
Inaccessible Island Rail (Atlantisia rogersi).
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24 March 2020 |
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Notification from
Pobjoy Stamps
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| Guyana
|
Woodpeckers:
A souvenir sheet and sheetlet of 8 stamps featuring
Lewis's Woodpecker (Melanerpes lewis) on 2 stamps and incorrectly labelled on the souvenir sheet,
Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) x2,
Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) x2 and
Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) x2. With about 17 species of Woodpecker listed for
Guyana, this is a very disappointing issue.
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24 March 2020 |
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IGPC
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| Colombia
|
Risaralda 2020: sheet with 10 stamps, featuring 9 birds, listed as:
Black-and-chestnut Eagle (Oroaetus isidori),
Subtropical Doradito (Pseudocolopteryx acutipennis),
Andean Cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola peruviana),
Striolated Manakin (Machaeropterus striolatus),
Golden-headed Manakin (Pipra erythrocephala),
Olive-headed Brush-Finch (Atlapetes flaviceps),
Cauca Guan (Penelope perspicax),
Black-and-gold Tanager (Bangsia melanochlamys) and
Indigo-winged Parrot (Hapalopsittaca fuertesi).
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20 March 2020 |
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4-72: Colombia Post
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| Uzbekistan
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Navruz: block with one stamp featuring
Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica).
| 20 March 2020 |
|
The Postal Service of Uzbekistan
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| Belgium
|
Bpost has
published images (PDF) of all the stamps to be issued in 2020, which includes
Pigeon Fancying: 5 stamps including one with a reasonable
Rock Pigeon (Columba livia).
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16 March 2020 |
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Belgian Post
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| Belgium
|
Bpost has
published images (PDF) of all the stamps to be issued in 2020, which includes
Buzin definitive: single featuring
Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula).
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16 March 2020 |
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Belgian Post
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| India
|
UNESCO World Heritage sites of India - Natural Sites:
souvenir sheet of 5 stamps.
The one for the Great Himalayan National Park which has a Snow Leopard also has a bird in the background which may be
Western Tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus)
| 16 March 2020 |
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Commonwealth Stamps Opinion and
Ebay
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| South Africa
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I received a newsletter from SAPO by email but was disappointed that there were no bird stamps mentioned. I replied and suggested
that SAPO could continue its recent series of bird stamps by selecting 5 South African Woodpeckers perhaps in the programme for 2020.
I was very surprised to get a reply from a SAPO official that there would be an issue featuring Woodpeckers in August, 2019! I have requested early news
of this issue.
Update 6 August
The latest information from SAPO: "It might be delayed".
Update 25 September
The latest information from SAPO: "The stamps are not yet in South Africa".
Update 31 January 2020
Commonwealth Stamps Opinion lists SAPO's intended issues for early 2020, which includes Woodpeckers for March.
Update 13 March 2020
The issue has appeared for
sale on Delcampe. The species are
Bearded Woodpecker (Dendropicos namaquus),
Ground Woodpecker (Geocolaptes olivaceus),
Cardinal Woodpecker (Dendropicos fuscescens),
Olive Woodpecker (Dendropicos griseocephalus) and
Knysna Woodpecker (Campethera notata).
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12 March 2020 |
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SAPO and
Delcampe
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| Finland
|
Birds: 4 stamps featuring
Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs),
Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica),
Eurasian Skylark (Alauda arvensis) and
White Wagtail (Motacilla alba). Unfortunately, all 4 species have appeared on earlier Finnish stamps,
though these are an improvement. I notice none of the species is named on the stamps, so perhaps this image is an early version of the issue.
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12 March 2020 |
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Image sent by correspondent
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| Czechia
|
The programme for 2020 includes "Songbirds in our neighborhood", probably 2 stamps, but with no further details.
Update
I have received images of this pair of stamps.
One features
European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis),
Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) and
Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes).
The other has
Marsh Tit (Poecile palustris),
Crested Tit (Lophophanes cristatus),
Eurasian Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) and
Great Tit (Parus major).
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11 March 2020 |
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Czechia Post and
Correspondent
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| Luxembourg
|
Special series: the 100th anniversary of Bird protection society:
single featuring
Goldcrest (Regulus regulus).
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10 March 2020 |
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PhilatéLux
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| Luxembourg
|
Special series: Rare Birds:
3 stamps featuring
Eurasian Skylark (Alauda arvensis),
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) and
European Robin (Erithacus rubecula).
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10 March 2020 |
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PhilatéLux
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| France
|
Cabinet of Curiosities: booklet of 12 stamps with
one featuring
Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia).
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6 March 2020 |
|
Phil-Ouest
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| Colombia
|
Guadalajara de Buga 450 years: sheet with 4 stamps, one of which has
Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona).
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4 March 2020 |
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4-72: Colombia Post
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| New Zealand
|
Kakariki - New Zealand Parakeets: 5 stamps featuring
Yellow-fronted Parakeet (Cyanoramphus auriceps),
Malherbe's Parakeet (Cyanoramphus malherbi),
Red-fronted Parakeet (Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae),
Chatham Islands Parakeet (Cyanoramphus forbesi) and
Antipodes Parakeet (Cyanoramphus unicolor).
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4 March 2020 |
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New Zealand Post
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| Belarus
|
The Programme for 2020 includes
Bird of the Year, single featuring
Eurasian Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus).
Update
An image of the stamp has been
published.
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3 March 2020 |
|
Belposta
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| Sri Lanka
|
Wild Species threatened by trade in Sri Lanka: 20 stamps with
one featuring
Serendib Scops-owl (Otus thilohoffmanni),
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3 March 2020 |
|
Commonwealth Stamps Opinion
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| Romania
|
Polar Fauna: 4 stamps with one featuring
Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus).
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28 February 2020 |
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Romania Post
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| Netherlands
|
Experience Nature - Farmland Birds: sheet with 10 stamps featuring
Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava),
Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata),
Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa),
Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata),
European Turtle-Dove (Streptopelia turtur),
Grey Partridge (Perdix perdix),
Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus),
Little Owl (Athene noctua),
Common Redshank (Tringa totanus) and
Eurasian Skylark (Alauda arvensis).
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24 February 2020 |
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Correspondent and
Dutch Post
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| Algeria
|
Birds (including a Bat): 3 stamps with two featuring
Pharaoh Eagle-Owl (Bubo ascalaphus) and
Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica).
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24 February 2020 |
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Algeria Post
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| Japan
|
Spring greeting: 10 stamps,
with three featuring small images of
Japanese White-eye (Zosterops japonicus),
Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) and
Spot-billed Duck (Anas poecilorhyncha).
Update
The adult duck shown in the border corrects my earlier assumption.
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21 February 2020 |
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Japan Philately
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| United Nations
|
Endangered Species: 3 sets of 4 stamps.
The birds featured are listed as
Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus),
Andean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus andinus),
Siberian Crane (Grus leucogeranus),
Saker Falcon (Falco cherrug) and
Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus).
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17 February 2020 |
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UNPA
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| France
|
Animals of the World - Reflections: booklet of 12 stamps
with 4 stamps featuring
King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus),
Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus),
Squacco Heron (Ardeola ralloides) and
European Herring Gull (Larus argentatus).
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10 February 2020 |
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Phil-Ouest
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| Japan
|
Tourist Attractions (Miyakojima): 5 stamps,
with one featuring
Ruddy Kingfisher (Halcyon coromanda).
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7 February 2020 |
|
Japan Philately
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| Lithuania
|
The Plan for 2020 (PDF), last page, includes at item 2 a phrase
which translates to "Lithuanian Red Book. Birds": single stamp but with no details.
Update
I have received this
image which confirms the species is
Boreal Owl (Aegolius funereus).
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31 January 2020 |
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Lithuania Post and Correspondent
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| Ukraine
|
200 Years Since the Opening up of Antarctica: single featuring
Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua).
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28 January 2020 |
|
Ukraine Post
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| Belgium
|
Bpost has
published images (PDF) of all the stamps to be issued in 2020, which includes
Buzin definitive: single featuring
Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis).
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27 January 2020 |
|
Belgian Post
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| British Virgin Islands
|
Revenue Stamps: 6 stamps featuring the islands' national bird
Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura).
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22 January 2020 |
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Notification from Pobjoy Stamps.
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| Alderney
|
In its latest bulletin, Guernsey Post has published brief details of its 2020 programmes.
The one for Alderney includes "Definitives: Alderney Birds"
but with no further details.
Update
Images have been published in Guernsey Post's magazine.
The low values feature
Dunnock (Prunella modularis),
European Robin (Erithacus rubecula),
Black Redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros),
Whinchat (Saxicola rubetra),
Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis),
Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava),
European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis),
Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis),
Eurasian Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) and
Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica).
The higher values feature
Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres),
Common Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula),
European Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis),
Eurasian Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus),
Barn Owl (Tyto alba) and
Northern Long-eared Owl (Asio otus).
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21 January 2020 |
|
Guernsey Post
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| Alderney
|
Sealife: 6 stamps with one featuring
Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus).
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21 January 2020 |
|
Guernsey Post
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| SPM
|
Limicole: single featuring
Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca).
The image is taken from Phil'Info for January 2020.
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20 January 2020 |
|
Le Carré D'Encre.
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| Peru
|
Fauna of Peru: 2 stamps featuring
Andean Cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola peruviana) and
Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus).
|
13 January 2020 |
|
Delcampe and
Correspondent who sent me the Programme for 2020.
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| Thailand
|
National Children's Day: set of 4 with one
featuring a presumed pet
Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus).
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11 January 2020 |
|
Delcampe
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| Latvia
|
The Plan for 2020 includes Coats of arms of Latvian regions and cities:
5 stamps, one of which will feature Vilani county, whose
Coat of Arms features
a Thrush Nightingale (Luscinia luscinia) which is apparently the bird on
Vilani's coat of arms. The translation of part of this page is:
"The nightingale is a singing bird, the love of the song also characterizes Vilani region, because there are many singing groups and recognized soloists in the region. The golden color represents the improvement of life, helps to achieve values, and symbolizes the sun - the source of light, eternity."
Update
The set of 5 is shown here.
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3 January 2020 |
|
Latvia Post and Correspondent
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| Netherlands
|
Experience Nature: sheet with 10 stamps featuring
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus),
European Honey-buzzard (Pernis apivorus),
Red Kite (Milvus milvus),
Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus),
Montagu's Harrier (Circus pygargus),
Eurasian Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus),
Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus),
Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo),
Northern Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) and
White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla).
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2 January 2020 |
|
Correspondent and
Dutch Post
|
| TAAF
|
Aigrette Dimorphe: single featuring
Western Reef-Heron (Egretta gularis).
The image is taken from Phil'Info for January 2020.
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2 January 2020 |
|
Le Carré D'Encre.
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| TAAF
|
Sky of Terre Adélie: single featuring
Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri).
The image is taken from Phil'Info for January 2020.
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2 January 2020 |
|
Le Carré D'Encre.
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| TAAF
|
Amsterdam Albatross: single featuring
Wandering Albatross (Diomedea exulans).
The image is taken from Phil'Info for January 2020.
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2 January 2020 |
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Le Carré D'Encre.
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Last Updated
31 December 2020 |
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