The Flame Robin (Petroica phoenicea) shown on the 50c stamp, is perhaps better known as the robin red-breast. This bird is common to south-eastern Australia but rare winter visitors to south-eastern Queensland have been sighted. In winter, highland snow may act as a shining backdrop to the brilliant colours of…
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Australia Philately: 1979 Australian Birds – 40c Lovely Wren
The Lovely Wren (Malurus lamberti amabilis) featured on the 40c stamp is a tropical form of the variegated wren species and lives on the Cape York peninsula in northern Queensland. The wren’s breeding season and the nest, constructed from grass and spider egg-sacs, is normally situated close to the ground.…
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Australia Philately: 1979 Australian Birds – First Day Cover No.130 (NSW)
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View More Australia Philately: 1979 Australian Birds – First Day Cover No.130 (NSW)Australia Philately: 1979 Australian Birds – 15c Forest Kingfisher
The Forest Kingfisher (Halcyon macleayii) shown on the 15c stamp is found mainly along the northern part of eastern Australia and in the far north of the Northern Territory. The forest kingfisher is moderately abundant in these areas and lives in open forests and woodlands. The more southern population of…
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The Crimson Finch (Neochmia phaeton) depicted on the 2c stamp is found mainly on the watercourses along the central Queensland coast and in the far north of Australia. Although crimson finches are found near surface water they rarely drink it, preferring to take the dew from leaves or blades of…
View More Australia Philately: 1979 Australian Birds – 2c Crimson FinchAustralia Philately: 1979 Australian Birds – 1c Zebra Finch
The Zebra Finch (Poephila guttata), featured on the 1c stamp, is Australia’s most common and widespread finch. It is the smallest of the species and inhabits open parts of the country, avoiding wet coastal forests. The bird’s habit of flying almost hourly to waterholes, guided aborigines and early Australian explorers…
View More Australia Philately: 1979 Australian Birds – 1c Zebra FinchAustralia Philately: 1979 Australian Birds
On 17 September 1979 Australia Post will issue six stamps featuring Australian birds. Their denominations are 1c Zebra Finch, 2c Crimson Finch, 15c Forest Kingsfisher, 20c Eastern Yellow Robin, 40c Lovely Wren and 50c Flame Robin. The new stamps are part of the current ‘Australian Birds’ definitive series. The other…
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