1001) "The Little Bustard, Bird of the Year", Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyz Express Post (KEP) Stamp issue of 150 KGS: Stamp issue date: 09.05.2019:
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The State Committee of Information Technology and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic has put into circulation a Kyrgyz Express Post (KEP) postage Stamp depicting the "Bird of the Year" - "The Little Bustard".
During 2019, the Kyrgyz Republic has plans to dedicate postage stamps under its "Red Book of Kyrgyzstan" Series and cover the following animals:
- Central Asiatic Frog (Rana asiatica Bedriaga)
- Russian Tortoise (Agrionemys horsfieldii)
- Desert Monitor (Varanus griseus)
- Meadow Viper (Vipera ursinii)
The Little Bustard - A brief:
The Little Bustard (Tetrax tetrax) is a representative of the Bustard family. The distinctive feature in the appearance of the Little Busyarrd is that the male, when in breeding plumage, has black neck with two white stripes.
The little Bustard has a predominantly terrestrial lifestyle and is an impressively fast runner. This bird doen not fly high and when flying, produces a high-pitched whistling. The Little Bustard feeds on both animal and vegetable substances but mainly on insects. In Kyrgyzstan, the Little Bustard prefers to settle in extensive steppe or semi-desert areas.
The Little Bustard is a very rare bird which needs to be protected. Its population in the wild is heavily influenced by anthropogenic factors - like plowing steppes, grazing and poaching. As a specially protected species, the Little Bustard is listed in the Red Book of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The Stamp:
The Little Bustard (Tetrax tetrax) is a representative of the Bustard family. The distinctive feature in the appearance of the Little Busyarrd is that the male, when in breeding plumage, has black neck with two white stripes.
The little Bustard has a predominantly terrestrial lifestyle and is an impressively fast runner. This bird doen not fly high and when flying, produces a high-pitched whistling. The Little Bustard feeds on both animal and vegetable substances but mainly on insects. In Kyrgyzstan, the Little Bustard prefers to settle in extensive steppe or semi-desert areas.
The Little Bustard is a very rare bird which needs to be protected. Its population in the wild is heavily influenced by anthropogenic factors - like plowing steppes, grazing and poaching. As a specially protected species, the Little Bustard is listed in the Red Book of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The Stamp:
The banner , from left to right, showing the First Day Cover (FDC), Miniature Sheet (MS), Maximum Card and the Stamp of 150 KGS
The First Day Cover (FDC) is titled at left -"Bird of the Year - Little Bustard". At lower bottom is mrntioned "Kyrgyz Express Post - Official First Day Cover."
At top right is affixed the 150 KGS Stamp showing a Little Bustard in breeding plumage. The Cancellation Handstamp shows a Little Bustard in the centre and is of Bishkek Head Office and is dated "09.05.2019".
The specifications of the FDC are:
Size: 162.0 x 114.0 mm; No. of FDCs issued: 250; Designer: Daria Maier.
At top right is affixed the 150 KGS Stamp showing a Little Bustard in breeding plumage. The Cancellation Handstamp shows a Little Bustard in the centre and is of Bishkek Head Office and is dated "09.05.2019".
The specifications of the FDC are:
Size: 162.0 x 114.0 mm; No. of FDCs issued: 250; Designer: Daria Maier.
The Miniature Sheet (MS) of four stamps of 150 KGS each, showing the Little Bustard. The MS is inscribed "Bird of the Year - Little Bustard" and the coupon shows a Little Bustard in flight.
The specifications of the MS are:
Size: 100.0 mm x 134.0 mm; No. of MS issued: 1,500.
The specifications of the MS are:
Size: 100.0 mm x 134.0 mm; No. of MS issued: 1,500.
The Miniature Sheet Cancelled with a Handstamp dated "10.05.2019".
The Stamp of 150 KGS showing the Little Bustard
The specifications of this stamp are:
Face value: 150 KGS; Size: 34.0 mm x 34.0 mm; Perforation: comb 13, syncopated; No. of stamps issued: 6,000 pieces.
The specifications of this stamp are:
Face value: 150 KGS; Size: 34.0 mm x 34.0 mm; Perforation: comb 13, syncopated; No. of stamps issued: 6,000 pieces.
The Stamp of 150 KGS cancelled with a handstamp.
The Maximum or Maxim Card
The specifications of the Maxim Card are:
No. of Maxim Cards issued: 250; Size: 105.0 mm x 134.0 mm; Designer: Daria Maier. Printing Method: Digital Offset.
The specifications of the Maxim Card are:
No. of Maxim Cards issued: 250; Size: 105.0 mm x 134.0 mm; Designer: Daria Maier. Printing Method: Digital Offset.
The Back of the Maxim Card shows the logo of Birdlife International, with whose collaboration, this Stamp issue has been created.
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