Trinidad and Tobago 1970 1c Definitive - Scarlet Ibis

Trinidad and Tobago · 1970 · 1c

This definitive stamp features a Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus ruber), the national bird of Trinidad. The bird is depicted in its vibrant red plumage, standing in a wetland habitat, characteristic of its native environment. The design highlights the country's rich biodiversity and national symbols.

Issued as part of a definitive series in 1970, this stamp reflects a period of national identity building for Trinidad and Tobago, which had gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1962.