14 Aug 2007

Extinct Birds of Moldova (National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History)


INTRODUCTION

On 14 August 2007, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a series of postage stamps with the title Extinct Birds of Moldova (National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History). The issue comprises five stamps, one on a souvenir sheet, with associated cancellation (postmark) and first day covers (FDC). The designer was Elena Karacenţev. The printing was performed by Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău.

ISSUE DETAILS


POSTAGE STAMPS


Great Bustard (Otis Tarda)
№ 590 | Great Bustard (Otis Tarda)

Great Bustard (Otis Tarda)

  • Michel Catalogue No: 590
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 0.45 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 400,000
The Great Bustard (Otis tarda) is in the bustard family, the only member of the genus Otis. It breeds in southern and central Europe, where it is the largest species of bird, and across temperate Asia. European populations are mainly resident, but Asian birds move further south in winter. Portugal and Spain now contain about 60% of the world's population. Read more..
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Egyptian Vulture (Neophron Percnopterus)
№ 591 | Egyptian Vulture (Neophron Percnopterus)

Egyptian Vulture (Neophron Percnopterus)

  • Michel Catalogue No: 591
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 1 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 500,000
The Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus), also called the White Scavenger Vulture or Pharaoh's Chicken, is a small Old World vulture and the only member of the genus Neophron. It is widely distributed; the Egyptian Vulture is found from southwestern Europe and northern Africa to India. The contrasting underwing pattern and wedge-shaped tail make it distinctive in flight as it soars in thermals during the warmer parts of the day. Egyptian Vultures feed mainly on carrion but are opportunistic and will prey on small mammals, birds, and reptiles. They also feed on the eggs of other birds, breaking larger ones by tossing a large pebble onto them. The use of tools is rare in birds and apart from the use of a pebble as a hammer, Egyptian Vultures also use twigs to roll up wool for use in their nest. Egyptian Vultures that breed in the temperate regions migrate south in winter while tropical populations are relatively sedentary. Populations of this species have declined in the 20th century and some island populations are endangered by hunting, accidental poisoning, and collision with power lines. Read more..
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Black Grouse (Lyrurus Tetrix)
№ 592 | Black Grouse (Lyrurus Tetrix)

Black Grouse (Lyrurus Tetrix)

  • Michel Catalogue No: 592
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 2.5 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 50,000
The Black Grouse or Blackgame (Tetrao tetrix) is a large game bird in the grouse family. It is a sedentary species, breeding across northern Eurasia in moorland and bog areas near to woodland, mostly boreal. The Black Grouse is closely related to the Caucasian Grouse. Read more..
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Griffon Vulture (Gyps Fulvus)
№ 593 | Griffon Vulture (Gyps Fulvus)

Griffon Vulture (Gyps Fulvus)

  • Michel Catalogue No: 593
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 5 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 50,000
The Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) is a large Old World vulture in the bird of prey family Accipitridae. Read more..
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Western Capercaillie (Tetrao Urogallus)
№ 594 | Western Capercaillie (Tetrao Urogallus)

Western Capercaillie (Tetrao Urogallus)

  • Michel Catalogue No: 594
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 6.2 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 20,000
The Western Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), also known as the Wood Grouse, Heather Cock or Capercaillie /ˌkæpərˈkeɪli/, is the largest member of the grouse family. The largest known specimen, recorded in captivity, had a weight of 7.2 kg. (15.9 lbs). Found across Europe and Asia, it is renowned for its mating display. Read more..
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FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)


Cachet: Bird and the Museum
№ 590-593 FDC | Bird and the Museum

Cachet: Bird and the Museum
№ Block 37 (594) FDC | Bird and the Museum

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