Author: thedigitalphilatelist

Of the three species of “Toppie” found in Southern Africa, this is probably the most handsome, with its red eye ring and the marked contrast between head and breast. It is a bird of the drier areas where it may collect in large numbers at water or food sources. Like…

View More Rhodesia Philately: 1971 Birds of Rhodesia – 8c Red-eyed Bulbul

This beautiful bee-eater is easily distinguished by its colour. It gathers in large flocks to breed in colonies in river banks. During the day the birds from the colony disperse over a wide area to feed, and they may be seen hawking insects from a perch near the top of…

View More Rhodesia Philately: 1971 Birds of Rhodesia – 7½c Carmine Bee-eater

The subject is the Golden-breasted Bunting, which is found throughout Rhodesia but which is less numerous in higher areas. It is a bird that can become very tame. Details Designer: From photographs by Peter Ginn Printer: Mardon Printers (Pvt.) Ltd., Salisbury, Rhodesia Process: Lithography Paper: Chromo with brown gum Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 (comb) Cylinders: Printed…

View More Rhodesia Philately: 1971 Birds of Rhodesia – 5c Golden Breasted Bunting

A Wattled plover is shown. These birds are found near water, particularly where marshy conditions exist, throughout Rhodesia but usually above 3,000 feet. The plaintive call is distinctive. Details Designer: From photographs by Peter Ginn Printer: Mardon Printers (Pvt.) Ltd., Salisbury, Rhodesia Process: Lithography Paper: Chromo with brown gum Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 (comb) Cylinders: Printed…

View More Rhodesia Philately: 1971 Birds of Rhodesia – 25c Wattled Plover

The Half-collared Kingfisher is shown. It is usually found along rivers and large streams at altitudes below 5,000 feet. The black bill distinguishes it from other small blue kingfishers. Details Designer: From photographs by Peter Ginn Printer: Mardon Printers (Pvt.) Ltd., Salisbury, Rhodesia Process: Lithography Paper: Chromo with brown gum Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 (comb) Cylinders:…

View More Rhodesia Philately: 1971 Birds of Rhodesia – 2½c Half-collared Kingfisher

The orange with black and white markings make the hoopoe distinctive. The crest is usually carried folded, but it may be raised and lowered as the bird walks across a lawn probing the ground for grubs and other insects. It is a savanna bird that has become adapted to man…

View More Rhodesia Philately: 1971 Birds of Rhodesia – 2c African Hoopoe

Rhodesia is exceptionally fortunate with its bird life; an estimated 620 species are to be found within its borders. Birds may be seen everywhere, but some species are not found in some areas, depending on climate and altitude. They are particularly abundant in Rhodesia’s many national parks. In contrast to…

View More Rhodesia Philately: 1971 Birds of Rhodesia

Details Publisher: Big Game Photography (Pvt.) Ltd. Distributor: Printer: Big Game Photography (Pvt.) Ltd., Salisbury Process: Photographer: Year: 1968 Series: V Series

View More Rhodesia Philately: Big Game Photography (Pvt.) Ltd. (V Series – Type II)