Cuba postage stamps year 1980-2000 fauna Birds lot
Cuba issued several postage stamp series featuring native and endemic birds as part of its fauna-themed philately between 1980 and 2000, often highlighting biodiversity in sets like those depicting cranes, doves, and other species. These stamps typically appeared in multicolored designs with denominations from 1 centavos to 50 centavos, perforated around 12½ to 13, and focused on Cuban avifauna such as the Cuban trogon or parrots. Collectors value them for their artistic depictions and ties to conservation efforts.
Key 1980s Issues
- 1980s saw stamps under “Fauna/Birds” categories, including chickens, doves, and eagles, with over 900 stamps cataloged in that decade alone.
- Specific sets from 1980 featured insects alongside birds, expanding thematic fauna coverage.
1990s Highlights
Sets in the 1990s included cranes, doves, and ducks, with examples like numbers 3373-3378 (multicolored, up to 50c) issued in early 1990s.
July 1990 releases featured birds among flora, with perforations like 12½ x 12¾.
Collecting Tips
These CTO (cancelled to order) lots are available for around €14, appealing to thematic philatelists.
Sites like birdtheme.org list over 338 Cuban bird species on stamps, with gallery views for identification.
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