Aitutaki year 2002 stamps WWF Birds/Blue Lorikeets/Parrots full set ☀ MNH**
The set was released by Aitutaki (part of the Cook Islands) in 2002 and features the vulnerable Tahitian Blue Lorikeet (also known as the Blue Lorikeet or Blue Lory, Vini peruviana).
Here are the key details about this specific issue:
🦜 Aitutaki 2002: WWF – Tahitian Blue Lorikeet
| Feature | Detail |
| Issuing Authority | Aitutaki (Cook Islands) |
| Year of Issue | 2002 (Issued around September 2) |
| Theme | WWF Endangered Species – The Tahitian Blue Lorikeet |
| Set Size | Issued as a set of 4 individual stamps (four different designs). |
| Format | Typically issued as a set of 4 individual stamps, often sold in MNH Sheetlets (Scott N° 533-536) and sometimes accompanied by a Souvenir Sheet (MS) containing the stamps. |
| Catalog Numbers | Scott: N° 533-536 (for the set of 4 stamps) |
| Stanley Gibbons (SG): N° 717-720 | |
| Design | The stamps feature detailed, vibrant illustrations of the Blue Lorikeet in its native habitat, engaging in activities like feeding or perching. |
💰 Collectibility and Value
- Topical Appeal: This set is very strong for collectors of WWF, Birds/Parrots, and Oceania themes.
- Status: As a modern WWF issue, it was produced in considerable quantities for the international collector market and is readily available.
