Algeria 1963, Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)

Algeria · 1963 · 0.25 F

This stamp features a detailed illustration of a Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), a small falcon species found across Europe, Asia, and Africa. The bird is depicted perched, showcasing its distinctive plumage against a plain background, with the country's name in both Arabic and French.

Issued in 1963, this stamp is part of a definitive series on Algerian birds, released shortly after Algeria gained independence from France in 1962. The series helped establish a new national identity by highlighting the country's native fauna.