New Zealand 1990 Definitive Issue - Native Birds
New Zealand · 1990 · 40c, 60c, 70c, 80c, $1.00, $1.50
This definitive set from 1990 features six native birds of New Zealand, showcasing the country's unique avian fauna. The designs include the Fantail (Pīwakawaka), Grey Warbler (Riroriro), Tomtit (Miromiro), Silvereye (Tauhou), Whitehead (Pōpokotea), and the Yellowhead (Mōhua). Each stamp beautifully illustrates the bird in its natural habitat.
Issued as part of a long-running series of definitive stamps focusing on New Zealand's natural heritage, this set highlights the nation's biodiversity and the importance of conservation for its endemic species.
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Photogravure
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