Worldwide Fauna year 1980-2000 Birds stamps MNH lot
Worldwide bird stamps issued under Fauna themes from 1980 to 2000 represent a popular philatelic series, often tied to conservation efforts like WWF initiatives and international programs highlighting avian biodiversity. These stamps feature diverse species from eagles and owls to parrots and hummingbirds, issued by postal authorities across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Collectors value them for their artistic designs, rarity in complete sets, and thematic unity.
Key Issuing Countries
Many nations participated in coordinated Fauna releases, focusing on endangered or native birds.
- Australia issued multiple sets, including 1981 Royal Spoonbill and 1990s wetland birds.
- Germany (and predecessors) released 1980s stamps depicting barn owls and kingfishers.
- Canada featured migratory species like snow geese in high-value booklets during the 1980s-1990s.
- African countries such as Swaziland (1982 Owls WWF) and Southern African states highlighted regional endemics.
Notable Series and Themes
Fauna programs emphasized protection, with birds as focal points in definitive and commemorative issues.
- WWF collaborations produced strips like Swaziland’s 1982 owls and various 1990s endangered species sets.
- United Nations Geneva issued 2000 Fauna stamps on endangered birds, bordering the period.
- Comprehensive catalogs list over 30,000 bird stamps worldwide, with 1980-2000 seeing peaks in species-specific issues.
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