Cuba year 2016 stamps Birds, Fauna, Butterflies, Snails set MNH

Cuba year 2016 stamps Birds, Fauna, Butterflies, Snails set MNH

That set is actually a compilation of several smaller, distinct Cuban issues from 2016, all related to the diverse animal life on the island. While there isn’t one single “Birds, Fauna, Butterflies, Snails” set, a complete package sold under that name would combine the stamps from these specific issues:

🦋 Cuba 2016 Fauna Complete Set Breakdown

To acquire the “complete set” covering those themes from 2016, you would typically be purchasing the stamps from three or more separate issues released that year.

1. Endemic Cuban Terrestrial Snails (Polymitas)

Cuba is famous for its vibrantly colored Polymita land snails, which are often featured on stamps.

• Theme: Polymita Snails (Caracoles)
• Likely Number in Set: Typically issued as a set of 5 or 6 stamps.

2. Birds (Aves)

Cuba issues many bird sets, and while a large general “Birds” set might not have been a primary 2016 issue, smaller endemic birds were likely included in a general Fauna release.

• Theme: Cuban Birds (Aves)
• Likely Number in Set: Varies, but often sets of 4, 6, or 8 stamps.

3. Butterflies (Mariposas)

Cuba has a rich variety of butterflies and moths.

• Theme: Butterflies and Moths (Mariposas)
• Likely Number in Set: Usually issued as a set of 6 or 8 stamps.

4. The “Fauna of America” (Fauna General)

As discussed previously, this was a separate release that includes a mix of species.

• Theme: Fauna of America
• Number in Set: 4 stamps (Manatee, Leopard/Jaguar, Toucan, Wild Boar/Hogfish).