Croatia postage stamps year 2004 Birds – Purple Heron strip

Croatia postage stamps year 2004 Birds – Purple Heron strip – MNH

The 2004 Croatia postage stamps featuring the Purple Heron were issued as a set of four commemorative stamps in cooperation with the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF). The issue highlights the Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea), a protected migratory waterfowl of Croatia’s wetland fauna, found in natural reserves like Kopački Rit. The stamps feature the bird in various positions on a strip of four stamps.

The Purple Heron is a large and elegant bird species, recognized for its distinctive chestnut, black, and bluish-gray plumage. It is protected under several European and international conservation treaties and is a symbol of wildlife preservation efforts.

The stamps were released on March 22, 2004, printed with perforation 14×14.2, and include the WWF panda logo. These stamps are part of Croatia’s philatelic commitment to wildlife conservation themes, appealing to collectors with an interest in fauna and environmental protection.

In summary, the 2004 Croatian Purple Heron strip consists of four stamps issued in association with WWF, showcasing the bird in various poses, highlighting its ecological importance and protected status.