Birds of Sri Lanka, 1983

Sri Lanka · 1983 · 50c, 1r, 2r, 5r

This set of four stamps features endemic and notable birds of Sri Lanka. The designs showcase the Sri Lanka Hanging Parrot (Loriculus beryllinus), the Sri Lanka Blue Magpie (Urocissa ornata), the Sri Lanka Spurfowl (Galloperdix bicalcarata), and the Malabar Trogon (Harpactes fasciatus). The colorful illustrations highlight the nation's rich biodiversity and avian fauna.

Issued in the early 1980s, this set reflects a global trend in philately of showcasing national wildlife to promote conservation awareness and tourism.