Birds of Australia, Definitive Series

Australia · 1978 · 1c

This definitive stamp features the Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia guttata), a small, colorful bird native to central Australia. The design, part of a long-running series showcasing Australian avian life, highlights the bird's distinctive markings against a simple, colored background. The series was popular for its detailed and lifelike illustrations of the country's diverse bird species.

Issued in 1978, this stamp was part of a comprehensive definitive series that replaced the 'Famous Australians' series, shifting the focus to Australia's unique natural heritage.