INDIAN BIRDS 1968 STAMPS

 Red billed blue magpie

 

Stamp Issue Date : 31/12/1968 

Postage Stamp Dinomination : 0.20 

Postal Stamp Serial Number : 0578  

Postal Stamp Name : RED BILLED BLUE MAGPIE  

Stamp Information : THE RED BILLED BLUE MAGPIE (Urocissa erythrorhyncha) This blue bird is about the size of a pigeon with the two central feathers of the tail 15 to 17 inches long. The head, neck and breast are black and undrparts greyish white. The tail feathers are tipped white. The bill and the legs are crimson. The mail and the female are alike. It is found throughout the Himalayas, upto an altitude of about 10,000 feet. This magpie is a common bird at all West Himalayan hill-stations. Its flight is noisy and slow, but with the long tail spread, a party in flight marks a charming spectacle. 

 Philatelic Stamp Description : The design of the stamp is orizontal and depicts a bird "Blue Magpie" sitting on a branch of a tree.  

Stamp Currency : P  

Stamp Type : COMMEMORATIVE  

Stamp Language : English  

Stamp Overall Size : 4.06 x 2.41 cms  

Postal Stamp Print Size : 3.70 x 2.0 cms.  

Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 12 

Stamp Perforations : 14x14,1/2  

Postal Stamp Shape : Horizontal 

Indian Stamp Process : Photogravure  

Number of stamps printed : 50,00,000 

Stamp Printed At : India Security Press  

Indian Stamp's Color : Multicolour

 Brown front pied woodpecker

 

Stamp Issue Date : 31/12/1968  
Postage Stamp Dinomination : 0.50  
Postal Stamp Serial Number : 0579
Postal Stamp Name : BROWN FRONT PIED WOODPECKER
Stamp Information : THE BROWN-FRONTED PIED WOOD PECKER (Dryobates himalyansis) The hill bird is about 8 inches long and is common in the forests of Western Himalaya at elevations between 2000 to 7000 feet. Its neck is cross-barred blck and white. There is a red patch nder the tail. The crown in themale is golden-brown in front, crimson behind. The female lacks these colours on its head.  Philatelic Stamp Description : The design of the stamp is horizontal and depicts a bird "Wood Pecker". Stamp Currency : P  
Stamp Type : COMMEMORATIVE
Stamp Language : English  
Stamp Overall Size : 4.06 x 2.4 cms
Postal Stamp Print Size : 3.70 x 2.0 cms.  
Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 12  
Stamp Perforations : 14x14,1/2  
Postal Stamp Shape : Horizontal  
Indian Stamp Process : Photogravure  
Number of stamps printed : 50,00,000  
Stamp Printed At : India Security Press
Indian Stamp's Color : Multicolour

 

Scimitar babbler

 

Stamp Issue Date : 31/12/1968
Postage Stamp Dinomination : 1.00  
Postal Stamp Serial Number : 0580  
Postal Stamp Name : SCIMITAR BABBLER  
Stamp Information : SLATYHEADED SCIMITER BABBLER (Pomaterhhinus schisticeps) A dark-brown bird with white throat and breast, prominent white eye-brows and curved pointed yellow bill, it is found in forested country throughout India. It is a medium-sized bird of a length slightly over 8 inches, the male and the female being alike. It is a shy bird, usually rummaging on the ground under dense under-growth for insects and grubs. Its flight is feeble and illsustained. The male bird's call is flute-like with 4 notes.

Philatelic Stamp Description : The design of the stamp is verticle and depicts a bird "Babbler" sitting on a small portion of a branch of tree.
Stamp Currency : R  
Stamp Type : COMMEMORATIVE  
Stamp Language : English  
Stamp Overall Size : 4.06 x 2.41 cms  
Postal Stamp Print Size : 3.70 x 2.0 cms.
Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 12  
Stamp Perforations : 14x14,1/2  
Postal Stamp Shape : Vertical  
Indian Stamp Process : Photogravure
Number of stamps printed : 30,00,000  
Stamp Printed At : India Security Press  
Indian Stamp's Color : Multicolour

 

Yellow backed slaty headed sunbird

 

Stamp Issue Date : 31/12/1968
Postage Stamp Dinomination : 2.00
Postal Stamp Serial Number : 0581
Postal Stamp Name : YELLOW BACKED SLATY HEADED SUNBIRD
Stamp Information : THE YELLOW-BACKED SUNBIRD (Aethopyga Siparaja) Of the size of a sparrow, this is a brilliantly coloured, purple, green and crimson sunbird, with a long pointed metallic green tail and a distinctive yellow rump. It is found in moist evergreen forests throughout India. It flits about restlessly like a gem in the sunshine among shrubs, sometimes hanging upside down to probe into flowers for nectar. It also feeds on insects and spiders.  
Philatelic Stamp Description : The design of the stamp is horizontal and depicts two birds (Sunbird) sitting on the branch of a tree.  
Stamp Currency : R  
Stamp Type : COMMEMORATIVE  
Stamp Language : English  
Stamp Overall Size : 4.06 x 2.41 cms
Postal Stamp Print Size : 3.70 x 2.0 cms.  
Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 12
Stamp Perforations : 14x14,1/2
Postal Stamp Shape : Horizontal  
Indian Stamp Process : Photogravure
Number of stamps printed : 30,00,000  
Stamp Printed At : India Security Press   
Indian Stamp's Color : Multicolour