Malawi Philately: 1968 Definitive Stamps – 2d Violet-Backed Starling

These are gregarious and beautiful birds which breed in the Southern part of Malawi in September and December, and migrate northwards in the non-breeding season. They build their nests in a hole or in a tree at any height from the ground and then and then line it with either wool, hairs or leaves.

Details
  • Designer: Victor Whiteley
  • Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd, London
  • Process: Photogravure
  • Paper: 
  • Watermark: Cockerels (sideways)
  • Perf: 14.5 (comb)
  • Cylinders: 1B 1B 1B 1B
  • Sheet: R10 x 6 (60 stamps)
  • Quantity:
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