Cuba stamps year 2020 Fauna Pigeons set MNH new
That is a recent and beautiful issue from Cuba, continuing their popular “Fauna” series!
The Cuba 2020 Fauna – Pigeons stamp set (Fauna – Palomas) is a highly detailed issue focusing on different species of pigeons and doves.
Here are the key details for this philatelic release:
- Country: Cuba
- Year of Issue: 2020
- Theme: Fauna / Birds – Pigeons (Palomas)
- Set Composition: The complete issue consists of a set of 6 different stamps and 1 miniature sheet (souvenir sheet).
Details of the Pigeons Featured
The series features several species of pigeons, noting that it specifically chose not to repeat breeds or subspecies seen in earlier Cuban issues on columbophilia (pigeon-keeping).
| Issue Type | Number of Values | Denominations & Featured Species (Known Motifs) |
| Definitive Set (Individual Stamps) | 6 Stamps | 10 centavos: Nival (Snow Pigeon) |
| 35 centavos: Caripálida (Pale-faced Pigeon) | ||
| 50 centavos: Del Nilgiris (Nilgiri Wood Pigeon) | ||
| 75 centavos: De Hodgson (Hodgson’s Hawk-Cuckoo/Pigeon) | ||
| 85 centavos: Del Turquestán (Turkestan Pigeon) | ||
| 90 centavos: Ojigualda (Yellow-eyed Pigeon) | ||
| Miniature Sheet (Souvenir Sheet) | 1 Sheet | Features a distinct pigeon motif, often the Paloma Zurita (Stock Dove). |
The stamps are noted for their clear, fresh design, utilizing white margins and light backgrounds to highlight the birds, often including maps indicating the species’ geographical distribution.
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