1834) "Endangered National Wildlife", Madeira (Autonomous Region of Portugal): EUROPA - 2021: Correios de Portugal (CTT-Post of Portugal) has issued two Stamps , featuring Critically Endangered National Wildlife - Zino's Petrel ("Pterodroma madeira") and The Loggerhead Turtle ("Caretta caretta"): Date of Stamp set issue: 07.05.2021:
Madeira (officially the Autonomous Region of Madeira (Portuguese: "Região Autónoma da Madeira"), is one of the two autonomous regions of Portugal, the other being the Azores. It is an archipelago situated in the North Atlantic Ocean, in a region known as Macaronesia, just under 400 kilometres (250 mi) to the north of the Canary Islands and 520 kilometres (320 mi) west of Morocco.
About Europa 2021 - Stamps:
EUROPA Stamps are special stamps issued by European postal administrations.
They bear the official EUROPA logo, a PostEurop registered trademark under the aegis of PostEurop in which Europe is the central theme.
EUROPA stamp issues are among the most collected and most popular stamps in the world and have been issued for over 60 years.
Every year a new theme is assigned by PostEurop and all participating countries issue stamps with their own interpretation of the theme. The theme for 2021 is "Endangered National Wildlife".
More about EUROPA Postage Stamps:
EUROPA Postage stamps (also known as Europa - CEPT - European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations - until 1992) are special stamps issued by European Postal Administrations/Enterprises and bears the official EUROPA logo, a PostEurop registered trademark under the aegis of PostEurop in which Europe is the central theme.
EUROPA stamps underline cooperation in the posts domain, aimed at promotion of philately. They also build awareness of the common roots, culture and history of Europe and its common goals.
As such, EUROPA stamp issues are among the most collected and most popular stamps in the world.
Since the first issue in 1956, EUROPA stamps have been a tangible symbol of Europe's desire for closer integration and co-operation.
In 1993, PostEurop became responsible for issuing EUROPA stamps.
When CEPT decided to focus more on telecommunications in 1993, PostEurop took over the management of the Europa issues. The CEPT logo was replaced by a new logo created by PostEurop i.e. the word "EUROPA" leaning towards the right hand side.
Each year, PostEurop's "Stamps & Philately Group" selects the EUROPA stamp theme:
1993 - Contemporary Art
1994 - Great Discoveries
1995 - Peace and Freedom
1996 - Famous women
1997 - Tales and legends
1998 - Festivals and National Celebrations
1999 - Nature Reserves and Parks
2000 - Common Design. Tower of 6 stars
2001 - Water - Treasure of Nature
2002 - The Circus
2003 - Poster Art
2004 - Holidays
2005 - Gastronomy
2006 - Integration through the eyes of Young People
2007 - Scout Centenary
2008 - Writing Letters
2009 - Astronomy
2010 - Children Books
2011 - Forests - International Year of Forests
2012 - Visit …. (for instance "Visit Finland" etc.)
2013 - Van of the Postman - Postal vehicles
2014 - Musical instruments - National musical instruments
2015 - Old Toys
2016 - Ecology in Europe - "Think Green". Common Design
2017 - Castles
2018 - Bridges
2019 - National Birds
2020 - Ancient Postal Routes
2021 - Endangered National Wildlife
2022 - the theme will be "Stories & Myths".
About Europa 2021 - "Endangered National Wildlife Stamps issued by Correios de Portugal (CTT- Post of Portugal) on behalf of Madeira:
This year’s PostEurop stamp theme is ‘Endangered National Wildlife’, and Correios de Portugal (CTT - Post of Portugal) has depicted two species which are identified under this category.
These beautiful stamps feature species that are locally registered from "Critically Endangered" through to "Near Threatened".
The EUROPA Stamps issued by Correios de Portugal (CTT- Post of Portugal) features Zino's Petrel ("Pterodroma madeira") and The Loggerhead Turtle ("Caretta caretta"):
Zino's Petrel ("Pterodroma madeira"):
Zino’s Petrel or Freira ("Pterodroma madeira") feeds over a wide area in the central and eastern Atlantic Ocean, since it winters in the open sea. However, it only nests in the eastern part of Madeira Island, in burrows dug into the soil of mountainous areas above 1600 m in altitude; for this reason, it is considered endemic to this archipelago. During the breeding season these birds congregate in the ocean waters of Madeira and the Azores.
Owing to its small nesting area and very low population, estimated at 65 to 80 breeding pairs, this is one of the rarest and most endangered seabirds in the world. Their nests can be targeted by predators such as rats and cats, or destroyed by rabbits, goats or forest fires. Due to these threats, the species is considered to be endangered (EN).
The Loggerhead Turtle ("Caretta caretta"):
This is a cosmopolitan marine reptile that can be found in every ocean in the world except the icy Arctic and Antarctic waters. Most of their lives are spent at sea, where many are caught in trawls and other abandoned fishing gear and eventually drown.
Females only return to land for a few hours every two or three years to lay, where they are often hunted for their meat and eggs. On developed beaches, hatchlings can also be fatally attracted to the artificial light from buildings, rather than following the reflection of the stars on the sea, their only natural shelter. The continued pollution of the oceans, particularly by plastic, poses further threats to this species and it is therefore considered to be endangered (EN).
A Miniature Sheet containing the two "EUROPA" Stamps of 0.88 Euro each depicting the two stamps variants.
A First Day Cover (FDC) bearing a Cancelled Miniature Sheet (MS) of the two "EUROPA" stamps at right.
The FDC is titled "Especies Amecadas" ("Endangered Species"), "EUROPA", at left.
The special Cancellation Handstamp/Postmark shows an image of the European Pond Terrapin in the centre. The Cancellation is of Lisbon Post Office and the cancellation is dated - "07.05.2021".
A First Day Cover bearing Cancelled "EUROPA" stamps printed by Correios de Portugal (CTT- Post of Portugal) on behalf of Azores, Madeira and the Mainland (Portugal), bearing one "EUROPA" Stamp each, issued for them.
A Maxi Card featuring the Loggerhead Turtle. A Maxi Card has all three - the photograph/picture, the Cancellation stamp as well as the postage stamp on the same side.
A Collectible featuring the Miniature Sheets issued for the Azores, Madeira and Portugal cancelled with the Special Cancellation Handstamp/Postmark.
Technical details:
Issue Date: 07.05.2021
Designer: Francisco Galamba
Illustrator: Marco N. Correia
Printer: bpost Philately & Stamps Printing
Process: Offset
Size(s): 40.0 mm x 30.6 mm
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