Slovenia postage stamps year 2014 Fauna – Birds of Slovenia

Slovenia postage stamps year 2014 Fauna – Birds of Slovenia Set MNH **

Slovenia postage stamps from the year 2014 on the theme “Fauna – Birds of Slovenia” feature a set of notable bird species native to Slovenia. The set includes these birds:

• Alpine Chough (Pyrrhocorax graculus), known for its acrobatic flight in alpine regions
• Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), a majestic bird of prey found in mountainous areas
• European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster), a colorful insectivorous bird in open landscapes
• Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops), recognized by its distinctive crown of feathers and call
• White Stork (Ciconia ciconia), commonly nesting on rooftops and rural platforms
• Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus), a small bird of prey hunting in woodlands
• European Robin (Erithacus rubecula), familiar in gardens and woodlands with its red breast
• Black Woodpecker (Dryocopus martius), known for drumming and powerful bill in forests
• Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus), one of the largest pelicans, found in coastal wetlands
• Mediterranean Gull (Ichthyaetus melanocephalus), identifiable by its black head and red bill during breeding season on the coast

This set was issued as new, unused, and in mint condition, reflecting Slovenia’s diverse habitats supporting a rich bird fauna, from alpine to coastal environments.