Serbia postage stamps year 2002 Songbirds – European Nature Protection MNH set
In 2002, Serbia (then part of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia) issued a beautiful set of postage stamps dedicated to Songbirds as part of the “Nature Protection” series. These stamps are popular among topical collectors for their detailed illustrations.
Stamp Details
The set consists of four individual stamps and a souvenir sheet (miniature sheet) featuring specific songbird species found in the region.
| Species (English Name) | Scientific Name | Face Value |
| Great Spotted Woodpecker | Dendrocopos major | 1.50 DIN |
| Crested Tit | Lophophanes cristatus | 1.50 DIN |
| Northern Nutcracker | Nucifraga caryocatactes | 2.50 DIN |
| European Robin | Erithacus rubecula | 2.50 DIN |
Key Features
- Release Date: June 5, 2002.
- Format: They were issued in panes of 25 stamps and as a souvenir sheet (miniature sheet) containing all four values plus decorative margins (often labeled with Michel #3061-3064).
- Theme: The issue was part of the ongoing “European Nature Protection” initiative, highlighting biodiversity and the need to preserve avian habitats in the Balkans.
- Design: The artwork typically features the birds in their natural woodland settings, noted for high-quality botanical accuracy in the background foliage.
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