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ALAND 2005, Jan. 14; Bird definitives; Des, Dag Peterson; Offset in sheets of 30, BDT International. A* 230 0.15e 017.005.000 Great Cormorant, Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis 231 0.65e 027.015.000 Whooper Swan, Cygnus Cygnus 232 4.00e 020.003.000 Gray Heron, Ardea cinerea ALDERNEY 2005, July 21; Migrating Birds/Waders; Des, Andrew Robinson; Offset in sheets of 10, A* Enschede 256 26p 062.068.000 Little Stint, Calidris minuta 257 32p 062.045.000 Common Greenshank, Tringa nebularia 258 36p 060.028.000 Eurasian Golden-Plover, Pluvialis apricaria 259 40p 062.017.000 Bar-tailed Godwit, Limosa lapponica 260 45p 062.049.000 Green Sandpiper, Tringa ochropus 261 65p 062.064.000 Sanderling, Calidris alba 261a M/S contains the six stamps ANDORRA (SP) 2005, July 11; Natural Patrimony; Des, Unknown; Gravure in sheets of 50, A* Spanish National Printing 316 2.21e 134.001.000 White-throated Dipper, Cinclus cinclus ANDORRA (FR) 2005, April 6; Des, Enric Cardus Ruperti; Offset in sheets of 50, Fr. Gov. Printing A* Office 596 0.90e 078.156.000 Boreal Owl, Aegolius funereus ARUBA 2005, July 29; Birds of Prey; Des, Ludwig De L’isle; Offset in sheets of 50, Enschede A* 268 60c 032.033.000 American Kestrel, Falco Sparverius 269 75c 078.152.000 Burrowing Owl, Athene cunicularia 270 135c 029.001.000 Osprey, Pandion haliaetus 271 200c 032.007.000 Southern Caracara, Caracara plancus 271a M/S contains the four stamps ARGENTINA 1999, June 12; Des, P. Bernasconi, N. Berdipe A* 2062 75c Extinct Passenger Pigeon, Ectopistes migratorius ASCENSION ISLAND 2005, May 27; Birdlife International/Pt#3, The Seabirds Return; Des, Richard Allen A* Offset in sheets of 20, BDT International. 868 15p 068.043.000 White Tern, Gygis alba

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ASCENSION IS. (contd.) 869 35p 014.003.000 White-tailed Tropicbird, Phaethon lepturus 870 40p 016.009.000 Brown Booby, Sula leucogaster 871 50p 068.040.000 Brown Noddy, Anous stolidus 872 1.25 014.001.000 Red-billed Tropicbird, Phaethon aethereus 872a M/S contains the five stamps BELARUS 2005, June 2; World Wildlife Fund; Two 500-ruble stamps; se-tenant pair of 1,000 ruble A* Stamps, all displaying different views of black storks. 559 500rub 022.007 Black Stork, Ciconia nigra, flying 560 500 022.007 Black Stork, Ciconia nigra, standing 561a 1000 022.007 Black Stork, Ciconia nigra, standing 561b 1000 022.007 Black Stork, Ciconia nigra, 3 chicks

2005, March 31; Bird of the year, Birdlife International Emblem; Des, Alexander Mity- A* Anin, Offset in sheets of seven and a label, Printer not reported 548 900r 078.107 Great Gray Owl, Strix nebulosa 2006, April 18; Bird of the year; Des, Alexander Mityanin; Birdlife International and A* Protection of Belarus Birds Emblems; Offset in sheets of seven stamps and a label, printer Unknown. 576 900r 060.001 Northern Lapwing, Vanellus vanellus

2006, June 16; Birds of the Garden definitives; Des, Alexander Mityanin; Offset in sheets A* Of 21 and 42 and miniature sheets of 12 with designs se-tenant, printer not reported. 581 10r 142.238 Northern Wheatear, Oenanthe oenanthe 582 20r 160.039 Eurasian Blue Tit, Cyanistes caeruleus (stamp has Parus caeruleus) 583 30r 142.054 European Pied Flycatcher, Ficedula hypoleuca 584 50r 196.069 Eurasian Linnet, Carduelis cannabina 585 100r 140.260 Lesser Whitethroat, Sylvia curruca 586 (160r) 142.128 European Robin, Erithacus rubecula (Non-denominted “B” stamp for domestic postcard rate) 587 (190r) 142.192 Black Redstart, Phoenicurus ochruros (Non-denominted “A” stamp for domestic letter rate) 588 200r 196.001 Chaffinch, Fringilla coelebs 589 300r 191.019 Eurasian Tree Sparrow, Passer montanus 590(360r) 160.038 Great Tit, Parus major (Non-denominate “H” stamp for mail to Russia, Lithuanis & Turkmenistan) 591 500r 196.043 European Greenfinch, Carduelis chloris 592 1000r 196.118 Hawfinch, Coccothraustes coccothraustes BELGIUM 2005, March 19; Bird definitives; Des, Andre Buzin; Gruvure in sheets of 50, printer not A* Reported. 2072 0.05e 202.006 Cirl Bunting, Emberiza cirlus 2073 0.20e 067.040 Mediterranean Gull, Larus melanocephalus 2075 0.60e 038.059 Gray Partridge, Perdix perdix

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BELGIUM (contd.) 2005, April 2; Bird definitives; Des, Andre Buzin, gravure in sheets of 50, printer not A* Reported. 2071 0.03e 160.002 Marsh Tit, Poecile palustris V54(2) 2074 0.44e 072.008 Common Wood-Pigeon, Columba palumbus 2076 0.75e 127.006 Firecrest, Regulus ignicapillus 2005, April 2; Stamp Day/Andre Buzin’s first stamp design 20th Anniversary; Des, Andre A* Buzin; Engraver, Guillaume Broux; intaglio in sheets of 40, printer not reported. 2081 4.00e 022.007 Black Stork, Ciconia nigra 2006, Jan 23: Bird definitives; Des, Andre Buzin; gravure sheets of 10, printer not reported. A* 2124 0.30e 046.064 Corn Crake, Crex crex 2125 0.46e 057.007 Pied Avocet, Recurvirostra avosetta 2006, March 20; Bird definitive; Des, Andre Buzin; gravure sheets of 10, printer not A* Reported. 2126 0.78e 062.029 Black-tailed Godwit, Limosa limosa 2006, May 13; Bird definitive; Des, Andre Buzin; Engraver, Guillaume Broux; Intaglio A* And gravure in sheets of 30, Mechelen Stamp Printing Office. 2127 430e 009.012 Great Crested Grebe, Podiceps cristatus BERMUDA 2005, August 18; Birds and Habitats; Des, Sheila Semos; Offset in sheets of 50, Enschede B* 906 10c 062.058 Ruddy Turnstone, Arenaria interpres, on left And 062.065 Semipalmated Sandpiper, Calidris pusilla, on right 907 25c 020.052 Least Bittern, Ixobrychus exilis 908 35c 014.003 White-tailed Tropicbird, Phaethon lepturus

909 70c 138.062 Eastern Bluebird, Sialia sialis 910 85c 078.157 Northern Saw-whet Owl, Aegolius acadicus 911 1.00 020.039 Yellow-crowned Night-heron, Nyctanassa violacea BOLIVIA 2005, June 28; Birds/Pt2; Offset, printer not reported A* 1242 1.00bol 030.201 Harpy Eagle, Harpia harpyja 1243 1.50b 034.019 Red-Faced Guan, Penelope dabbenei NEW 1244 7.00b 102.006 Blue-Banded Toucanet, Aulacorhynchus coeruleicintus NEW These two will be listed by Chuck Braun in Volume 56 (1) BOSNIA & HERCEGOVINA 2005, April 20; From a set of two; Des, A. Music, S.S. Alihodzic, S. Hadziabdic; Offset in A* In sheets of eight, CPU. 500 2m 036.008 Eurasian Capercaillie, Tetrao urogallus BOSNIA/SERB ADMIN 2004, August 27; European Nature Protection; from set of two; Designers, Radomir Bojanic A* Nadezda Skocajic; Offset, with label, in sheets of eight, Forum 233 1mk 138.012 Rufous-tailed Rock-thrush, Monticola saxatilis 2005, November 25; European Nature Protection/Birds; Designers, Radomir Bojanic, A* Nadezda Skocajic: Offset in sheets of nine, Forum 268 50pf 046.064 Corn Crake, Crex crex 269 1mk 024.028 Eurasian Spoonbill, Platalea leucorodia

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BOSNIA/CROAT ADMIN 2005, March 2; Birds of the Neretvia Valley; se-tenant block of four; Des, Dinko Raic; A* Offset in sheets of eight, Zrinski 134a 1mk 020.023 Little Egret, Egretta garzetta 134b 1mk 057.001 Black-Winged Stilt, Himantopus himantopus 134c 1mk 092.022 European Bee-eater, Merops apiaster 134d 1mk 089.002 Common Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis BOTSWANA 2005, December 5; Christmas Birds; Offset in sheets of 50, BDT International A* 810 80thebe 072.089 Namaqua Dove, Oena capensis 811 2.10pula 072.062 Red-eyed Dove, Streptopelia semitorquata 812 3.90p 072.068 Laughing Dove, Streptopelia senegalensis 813 4.70p 072.207 African Green-Pigeon, Treron calva BULGARIA 2004, July 28; Ecology, Souvenir sheet of two stamps; Des, Krassimira Despotova; A* Offset, Philatelia 4314a 45st 030.026 Red Kite, Milvus milvus CAMBODIA 2005, December 5; Sheets of six; Offset, Printer not reported A* 2284a 200r 020.013 Great Egret, Ardea alba 2284b 400r 020.010 Great-Billed Heron, Ardea sumatrana V55(1) 2284c 1000r 022.004 Painted Stork, Mycteria leucocephala 2284d 1200r 015.003 Spot-billed Pelican, Pelecanus philippensis 2284e 1800r 043.008 Sarus Crane, Grus antigone

2284f 3500r 022.019 Greater Adjutant, Leptoptilos dubius CANADA 2005, March 23; Four lick&stick and one self-adhesive A* 2095 50c 122.090 Horned Lark, Eremophila alpestris 2096 50c 060.037 Piping Plover, Charadrius melodus 2077 50c 062.080 Stilt Sandpiper, Calidris himantopus 2098 50c 036.005 Willow Ptarmigan, Lagopus lagopus 2099 85c 017.002 Double-Crested Cormorant, Phalacrocorax auritus (self-Adhesive) CAPE VERDE 2005; Des, Domingos Luisa; Offset, printer not reported. A* 850 19esc 191.009 Cape Verde Sparrow, Passer iagoensis V55(3) 851 42 193.057 Common Waxbill, Estrilda astrild 852 44 191.002 House Sparrow, Passer domesticus 853 55 140.097 Cape Verde Swamp-Warbler, Acrocephalus brevipennis V55(3) 2005, December 9; Souvenir sheet of two; A* 1699 $2 032.062 Peregrine Falcon, Falco peregrinus CENTRAL AFRICA 1999, March 10: Birds of Africa; Des, Roman Francisco Co.; House of Questa A* 1235a 280fr 190.083 Superb Starling, Lamprotornis superbus 1235b 280fr 074.167 Yellow-Collared Lovebird, Agapornis personatus 1235c 280fr 093.004 Racket-tailed Roller, Coracias spatulata 1235d 280fr 192.112 Jackson’s Widowbird, Euplectes jacksoni NEW

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CENTRAL AFRICA (contd.) 1235e 280fr 166.026 Orange-breasted Sunbird, Anthobaphes violacea (stamp has Nectarinia violacea) 1235f 280fr 202.041 Reed Bunting, Emberiza schoeniclus 1235g 280fr 189.064 Eurasian Magpie, Pica pica 1235h 280fr 075.008 Red-Crested Turaco, Tauraco erythrolophus 1235i 280fr 161.002 Eurasian Nuthatch, Sitta europaea 1236a 490fr 092.022 European Bee-eater, Merops apiaster 1236b 490fr 093.001 European Roller, Coracias garrulous 1236c 490fr 076.015 Common Cuckoo, Cuculus canorus 1236d 490fr 123.047 Barn Swallow, Hirundo rustica 1236e 490fr 124.010 Yellow Wagtail, Motacilla flava 1236f 490fr 020.003 Gray Heron, Ardea cinerea 1236g 490fr 032,026 Eurasian Kestrel, Falco tinnunculus 1236h 490fr 077.014 Barn Owl, Tyto alba 1236i 490fr 060.031 Common Ringed Plover, Charadrius hiaticula 1237 1500 M/S 123.076 House Martin, Delichon urbica 1238 2000 M/S 122.090 Horned Lark, Eremophila alpestris 1999; Litho, sheets of six A* 1276a 350fr 074.138 Slaty-headed Parakeet, Psittacula himalayana 1276b 350fr 074.182 Hyacinth Macaw, Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus 1276c 350fr 074.013 Rainbow Lorikeet, Trichoglossus haematodus 1276d 350fr 114.027 Pompadour Cotinga, Xipholena punicea 1276e 350fr 193.096 Gouldian Finch, Chloebia gouldiae 1276f 350fr 102.039 Red-billed Toucan, Ramphastos tucanus 1277a 500fr 032.033 American Kestrel, Falco sparverius A* 1277b 500fr 032.007 Southern Caracara, Caracara planus 1277c 500fr 030.065 Bateleur, Terathopius ecaudatus 1277d 500fr 077.014 Barn Owl, Tyto alba 1277e 500fr 078.119 Eurasian Pygmy-Owl, Glaucidium passerinum 1277f 500fr 078.152 Burrowing Owl, Athene cunicularia 2001, May 28: Flora and Fauna, two sheetlets, one of six 350fr stamps and one of A* 390fr stamps, all birds. 1375a 350fr 194.013 Shaft-tailed Whydah, Vidua regia 1375b 350fr 192.087 Cardinal Quelea, Quelea cardinalis V41(2) 1375c 350fr 177.022 Crimson-breasted Gonolek, Laniarius atrococcineus 1375d 350fr 075.004 Schalow’s Turaco, Tauraco schalowi NEW 1375e 350fr 075.011 Red-crested Turaco, Tauraco erythrolophus 1375f 350fr 166.026 Orange-breasted Sunbird, Anthobaphes violacea 1377a 390fr 030.065 Bateleur, Terathopius ecaudatus 1377b 390fr 189.115 White-necked Raven, Corvus albicollis 1377c 390fr 176.028 Magpie Shrike, Corvinella melanoleuca 1377d 390fr 193.045 Violet-eared Waxbill, Uraeginthus granatina

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CENTRAL AFRICA (contd.) 1377e 390fr 140.268 Subalpine Warbler, Sylvia cantillans 1377f 390fr 140.154 Red-capped Crombec, Sylvietta ruficapilla V51(2) 2001, July 19; Birds, set of four, two sheets of nine and two sheets of six A* 1404 50fr 070.021 Horned Puffin, Fratercula corniculata 1405 75fr 078.085 Snowy Owl, Bubo scandiacus 1406 100fr 007.001 King Penguin, Aptenodytes patagonicus 1407 150fr 016.005 Blue-footed Booby, Sula nebouxii Sheets of nine, 325fr values 1408a 325fr 074.215 Jandaya Parakeet, Aratinga jandaya 1408b 325fr 102.039 Red-billed Toucan, Ramphastos tucanus 1408c 325fr 086.097 Glittering-bellied Emerald, Chlorostilbon aureoventris 1408d 325fr 074.182 Hyacinth Macaw, Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus 1408e 325fr 074.292 Blue-headed Parrot, Pionus menstruus 1408f 325fr 074.262 Yellow-chevroned Parakeet, Brotogeris chiriri 1408g 325fr 015.008 Brown Pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis 1408h 325fr 025.001 Greater Flamingo, Phoenicopterus ruber 1408i 325fr 102.041 Toco Toucan, Ramphastos toco 1409a 325fr 075.011 Red-crested Turaco, Tauraco erythrolophus 1409b 325fr 089.042 Blue-breasted Kingfisher, Halcyon malimbica 1409c 325fr 032.055 Lanner Falcon, Falco biarmicus 1409d 325fr 074.167 Yellow-collared Lovebird, Agapornis personatus 1409e 325fr 074.013 Rainbow Lorikeet, Trichoglossus haematodus 1409f 325fr 074.172 Gray Parrot, Psittacus erithacus 1409g 325fr 030.047 Egyptian Vulture, Neophron percnopterus 1409h 325fr 043.001 Gray Crowned-Crane, Balearica regulorum 1409i 325fr 022.018 Marabou Stork, Leptoptilos crumeniferus Two sheets of six, 350fr values 1410a 350fr 086.099 Cuban Emerald, Chlorostilbon ricordii 1410b 350fr 131.002 Cedar Waxwing, Bombycilla cedrorum 1410c 350fr 086.073 Emerald-chinned Hummingbird, Abeillia abeillei 1410d 350fr 203.037 Indigo Bunting, Passerina cyanea 1410e 350fr 072.109 Mourning Dove, Zenaida macroura 1410f 350fr 046.114 Purple Gallinule, Porphyrio martinica 1411a 350fr 203.035 Blue Grosbeak, Passerina caerulea 1411b 350fr 199.025 Blackburnian Warbler, Dendroica fusca 1411c 350fr 104.148 Northern Flicker, Colaptes auratus 1411d 350fr 203.041 Painted Bunting, Passerina ciris 1411e 350fr 199.067 Hooded Warbler, Wilsonia citrine 1411f 350fr 200.001 Bananaquit, Coereba flaveola CHILE 1999, June 15 B* 1284 $450 007.005 Chinstrap Penguin, Pygoscelis antarctica

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CHINA (PEOPLE’S REP) 2005, July 30; Xianghai National Nature Reserve; set of four. B* 3441 80f 043.015 Red-crowned Crane, Grus japonensis 3442 80f 043.011 Common Crane, Grus grus 3443 80f 027.047 Common Shelduck, Tadorna tadorna 3444 80f 030.999 Unidentified eagle CHINA (TAIWAN) 1996, October 21; Ancient Chinese paintings of wild geese; 10th Asian International B* Philatelic Exhibition Taipei 96’; Photogravure; Values of four are $5, 7, 13 & 15

3088-3091 Unidentified geese 3091a M/S of four stamps 2006, March 25; Cute Animals/King Penguins; set of four; Des, Chi-Jen; Deep-Etch B* Offset in sheets of 20, China Color Printing: Values =two NT$5, and a NT$9 & NT$12. 3656-3659 007.001 King Penguins, Aptenodytes patagonicus 3660 NT$15 M/S –Contains one 80x30mm stamp showing colony

COOK ISLAND 2005, June 13; World Wildlife Fund/Endangered Birds of the Cook Islands/Suwarrow B* Island; Des, not listed; Offset in sheets of four, printer not reported. 1270 80c 140.091 Cook Islands Reed-Warbler, Acrocephalus kerearako 1271 90c 089.063 Mangaia Kingfisher, Todirhamphus ruficollaris 1272 $1.15 190.021 Rarotonga Starling, Aplonis cinerascens V55(2) 1273 $1.95 084.038 Atiu Swiftlet, Aerodramus sawtelli (stamp has Collocalis sawtelli) CROATIA 2006, May 23; World Wildlife Fund, strip of four se-tenant stamps, different views of A* Little Tern: Des, Danijel Popovic; Offset in sheets of 16, Zrinski 621a-d 5k 068.012 Little Tern, Sterna albifrons CUBA 2005, January 20; Parrots; Designer and printer not reported; Offset B* 4466 5c 074.319 Yellow-crowned Parrot, Amazona ochrocephala (left) And 074.299 Cuban Parrot, Amazona leucocephala (right) 4467 10c 074.167 Yellow-collared Lovebird, Agapornis personatus (left) And 074.166 Fischer’s Lovebird, Agapornis fischeri (right) 4468 15c 073.017 Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Cacatua galerita (left) And 073.016 Pink Cockatoo, Cacatua leadbeateri (right) 4469 65c 074.136 Rose-ringed Parakeet, Psittacula krameri (left) And 074.138 Slaty-headed Parakeet, Psittacula himalayana (right) 4470 1.05pesos 074.201 Golden Parakeet, Guarouba guarouba (left) (stamp has Aratinga guarouba) And 074.212 Cuban Parakeet, Aratinga euops (right) 4471 1p M/S 074.185 Blue-and-yellow Macaw, Ara ararauna (right) In surrounds 074.190 Red-and Green-Macaw, Ara chloroptgera, and 074.182 Hyacinth Macaw, Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus CZECH REPUBLIC 2005, June 22; Protected Fauna and Flora in the Kakonose Mtns; pane of four se-tenant B* Stamps and four labels; Des, Libuse & Jaromir Knotek; Engraver, Martin Srb; Intaglio and Offset, Post Printing House 3278b 14kc 134.001 White-throated Dipper, Cinclus cinclus 3278d 22kc 142.136 Bluethroat, Luscinia svecica

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ESTONIA 2005, April 5; Bird of the Year; Des, Valdimir Taiger; Offset in sheets of 20, Vaba Maa A* 509 4.40kr 030.142 Northern Goshawk, Accipiter gentiles FALKLAND ISLANDS 2005, September 12; Pebble Island, two pair of se-tenant stamps: Des, Tony Chater; A* Offset in sheets of 24, BDT International 889a 45py 007.003 Gentoo Penguin, Pygoscelis papua 890b 55py 027.013 Black-necked Swan, Cygnus melanocorypha 2005, December 2; Postage Due Stamps, all penguins A* J9 1p 007.016 Magellanic Penguin, Spheniscus magellanicus J10 3p 007.003 Gentoo Penguin, Pygoscelis papua J11 5p 007.002 King Penguin, Aptenodytes patagonicus J12 10p 007.011 Macaroni Penguin, Eudyptes chrysolophus J13 20p 007.009 Rockhopper Penguins, Eudyptes crestatus J14 50p 007.009 Rockhopper Penguin, Eudyptes crestatus J15 1pd 007.003 Gentoo Penguin, Pygoscelis papua J16 2pd 007.011 Macaroni Penguin, Eudyptes chrysolophus J17 3pd 007.003 Gentoo Penguin, Pygoscelis papua J18 5pd 007.003 Gentoo Penguin, Pygoscelis papua 2006, February 10; Des, Ian Strange; Offset in sheets of 50, BDT International; A* Set of four different views of Black-crowned Night-Heron. 896 24p 020.037 Black-crowned Night-Heron, Nycticorax nycticorax 897 55p 020.037 Black-crowned Night-Heron, Nycticorax nycticorax 898 80p 020.037 Black-crowned Night-Heron, Nycticorax nycticorax 899 1pd 020.037 Black-crowned Night-Heron, Nycticorax nycticorax FAROE ISLAND 2005, June 6; World Wildlife Fund/Petrels; Des, Astrid andreasen, Offset A* 458 8.50kr 012.004 Leach’s Storm-Petrel, Oceanodroma leucorhoa 459 9.00kr 012.008 European Storm-Petrel, Hydrobates pelagicus 460 12kr 012.004 Leach’s Storm-Petrel, Oceanodroma leucorhoa 461 20kr 012.008 European Storm-Petrel, Hydrobates pelagicus FIJI 2004, March 14; Four different views of Peregrine Falcon; Des, George Bennett; A* Offset, Southern Colour Print; Values are 41, 83c and $1.07 & $3. 1042-1045 032.062 Peregrine Falcon, Falco peregrinus 2006, January 10; Four different views of barn owls; Values are 18c, $1.15, $1.41 &$2.00 A* Des, George Bennett; Offset in sheets of 50, Southern Colour Print. 1076-1079 077.014 Barn Owl, Tyto alba FINLAND 1999, January 27; Non-denominated first class self-adhesive stamp; Des, Pekka Piippo; A* Multicolor, Offset in rolls of 100, Enschede 1100 ND 142.136 Bluethroat, Luscinia svecica FRENCH SOUTHERN AND ANTARCTIC TERRITORY 1998, January 2; Bird definitive B* 238 2.70 010.008 Gray-headed Albatross, Thalassarche chrysostoma

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F.S.A.T. (contd.) 2006, January 1; Pine of six se-tenant stamps of various penguins; Des & Eng, C.Andreotto; A* Intaglio & Offset, French Government Printing Office. 372a 0.53e 007.002 Emperor Penguin, Aptenodytes forsteri 372b 0.53e 007.001 King Penguin, Aptenodytes patagonicus 372c 0.53e 007.003 Gentoo Penguin, Pygoscelis papua 372d 0.53e 007.004 Adelie Penguin, Pygoscelis adeliae 372e 0.53e 007.011 Macaroni Penguin, Eudyptes chrysolophus 372f 0.53e 007.009 Rockhopper Penguin, Eudyptes chrysocome GABON 1998: Protected Animals; set of three animals, one is a bird; Multicolor Litho, printer A* Not reported; a souvenir sheet contains the three stamps; 919 225fr 015.002 Pink-backed Pelican, Pelecanus rufescens GAMBIA 2005, April 4; The Living World of Africa/From Up Above, pane of four se-tenant B* 25-dalasy stamps, only one features a bird; Offset, printer not reported. 2941a 25d 030.065 Bateleur, Terathopius ecaudatus GIBRALTAR 1999, March 4; Europa/Parks and Reserves; Des, Roger Gorringe; Offset in sheets of 10 A* Cartor 795 30p 140.274 Dartford Warbler, Sylvia undata 796 42p 089.002 Common Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis 1999, June 7; Wings of Prey/Pt#1; Three pairs of se-tenant 30-penny and 42-p stamps. A* The 42p stamps are birds; Des, Mike Atkinson; Offset in sheets of 20, Cartor 812 42p 032.025 Lesser Kestrel, Falco naumanni 813 42p 032.062 Peregrine Falcon, Falco peregrinus 814 42p 032.026 Eurasian Kestrel, Falco tinnunculus GREAT BRITAIN 1998, January 12; Endangered Species, six stamps in set, only one is a bird stamp: Des, A* Robert Madue; Multicolor Offset-Litho in sheets of 100, The House of Questa 1787 31p 138.123 Song Thrush, Turdus philomelos GRENADA 2005, February 10; Birds of Prey, pane of six se-tenant $1.50 stamps, Offset, printer not A* Reported. 3489a $1.50 028.002 Turkey Vulture, Cathartes aura 3489b 1.50 030.010 Bald Eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus 3489c 1.50 032.062 Peregrine Falcon, Falco peregrinus 3489d 1.50 032.059 Prairie Falcon, Falco mexicanus V54(3/4) 3489e 1.50 030.142 Northern Goshawk, Accipiter gentiles 3489f 1.50 030.136 Cooper’s Hawk, Accipiter cooperii V54(3/4) GUINEA 2001, March 28; Two sheets of six stamps, first contains birds of the parrot family, the A* Second sheet has owls. 1901a 750fr 073.001 Palm Cockatoo, Probosciger aterrimus 1901b 750fr 073.008 Galah, Eolophus roseicapillus 1901c 750fr 074.016 Pink Cockatoo, Cacatua leadbeateri

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GUINEA (contd.) 1901d 750fr 074.012 Tanimbar Corella, Cacatua goffiniana 1901e 750fr 074.172 Gray Parrot, Psittacus erithacus 1901f 750fr 074.180 Senegal Parrot, Poicephalus senegalus 1902a 750fr 078.187 Short-eared Owl, Asio flammeus 1902b 750fr 078.022 African Scops-Owl, Otus senegalensis 1902c 750fr 078.069 Great Horned Owl, Bubo virginianus 1902d 750fr 078.121 Pearl-spotted Owlet, Glaucidium perlatum 1902e 750fr 078.099 Spotted Owl, Strix occidentalis 1902f 750fr 078.085.100 Snowy Owl, Bubo scandiacus 2001, August 27; Birds of the Wild. A set of six stamps, three sheets se-tenant of six A* Stamps each and four M/S’s. 1942 200fr 039.006 Vulturine Guineafowl, Acryllium vulturinum 1943 200fr 030.036 African Fish-Eagle, Haliaeetus vocifer 1944 200fr 096.001 Eurasian Hoopoe, Upupa epops 1945 200fr 052.002 African Jacana, Actophilornis africanus 1946 200fr 031.001 Secretary Bird, Sagittarius serpentarius 1947 200fr 039.003 Helmeted Guineafowl, Numida meleagris 1948a 950fr 030.215 Verreaux’s Eagle, Aquila verreauxii 1948b 950fr 015.001 Great White Pelican, Pelecanus onocrotalus 1948c 950fr 123.033 Bank Swallow, Riparia riparia 1948d 950fr 027.042 Egyptian Goose, Alopochen aegyptiacus 1948e 950fr 043.001 Gray Crowned-Crane, Balearica regulorum 1948f 950fr 020.011 Goliath Heron, Ardea goliath 1949a 950fr 123.076 House Martin, Delichon urbica 1949b 950fr 092.008 Little Bee-eater, Merops pusillus 1949c 950fr 138.012 Rufous-tailed Rock-Thrush, Monticola saxatilis 1949d 950fr 022.015 Saddle-billed Stork, Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis 1949e 950fr 022.003 Yellow-billed Stork, Mycteria ibis 1949f 950fr 046.111 Purple Swamphen, Porphyrio porphyrio 1950a 950fr 030.049 White-rumped Vulture, Gyps bengalensis V51(4) 1950b 950fr 101.067 Red-and-yellow Barbet, Trachyphonus erythrocephalus 1950c 950fr 030.198 Jackal Buzzard, Buteo rufofuscus 1950d 950fr 122.078 Crested Lark, Galerida cristata 1950e 950fr 124.011 Gray Wagtail, Motacilla cinerea 1950f 950fr 176.026 Woodchat Shrike, Lanius senator Miniature Sheets 1951 4000fr 025.003 Lesser Flamingo, Phoenicopterus ruber 1952 4000fr 018.001 Anhinga, Anhinga anhinga 1953 4000fr 022.018 Marabou Stork, Leptoptilos crumeniferus 1954 4000fr 001.001 Ostrich, Struthio camelus

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GUINEA (contd.) 2001, August 27; Birds of Africa; One set of six stamps, three sheets of six and three A*

Souvenir sheets. 1955 200fr 020.007 Black-headed Heron, Ardea melanocephala 1956 300fr 022.003 Yellow-billed Stork, Mycteria ibis 1957 500fr 142.224 African Stonechat, Saxicola torquata 1958 550fr 123.063 Lesser Striped-Swallow, Cecropis abyssinica 1959 600fr 059.001 Egyptian Plover, Pluvianus aegyptius 1960 650fr 052.002 African Jacana, Actophilornis africanus 1961a 750fr 166.088 Variable Sunbird, Cinnyris venustus 1961b 750fr 166.068 Beautiful Sunbird, Cinnyris pulchellus 1961c 750fr 166.039 Scarlet-chested Sunbird, Chalcomitra senegalensis 1961d 750fr 093.002 Abyssinian Roller, Coracias abyssinica 1961e 750fr 093.008 Blue-bellied Roller, Coracias cyanogaster 1961f 750fr 093.009 Broad-billed Roller, Eurystomus glaucurus 1962a 750fr 092.004 Black Bee-eater, Merops gularis 1962b 750fr 092.005 Blue-headed Bee-eater, Merops muelleri 1962c 750fr 092.014 White-throated Bee-eater, Merops albicollis 1962d 750fr 092.006 Red-throated Bee-eater, Merops bulocki 1962e 750fr 092.024 Rosy Bee-eater, Merops malimbicus V51(1) 1962f 750fr 092.026 Southern Carmine Bee-eater, Merops nubicoides 1963a 750fr 089.040 Woodland Kingfisher, Halcyon senegalensis 1963b 750fr 089.037 Gray-headed Kingfisher, Halcyon leucocephala 1963c 750fr 089.035 Chocolate-backed Kingfisher, Halcyon badia V51(3) 1963d 750fr 089.023 Dwarf Kingfisher, Ispidina lecontei NEW 1963e 750fr 089.011 Malachite Kingfisher, Alcedo cristata 1963f 750fr 089.085 Giant Kingfisher, Megaceryle maximus Miniature Sheets 1964 4000fr 075.001 Great Blue Turaco, Corythaeola cristata 1965 4000fr 027.007 White-faced Whistling-Duck, Dendrocygna viduata 1966 4000fr 051.008 Stanley Bustard, Neotis denhami

2002; Hummingbirds: Set of four, three sheets of six and three souvenir sheets. A* 2038 900fr 086.064 Jamaican Mango, Anthracothorax mango 2039 900fr 086.068 Green-throated Carib, Eulampis holosericeus 2040 1000fr 086.315 Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Archilochus colubris 2041 1000fr 086.099 Cuban Emerald, Chlorostilbon ricordii 2042a 1000fr 086.335 Rufous Hummingbird, Selasphorus rufus 2042b 1000fr 086.314 Bee Hummingbird, Mellisuga helenae 2042c 1000fr 086.002 White-tipped Sicklebill, Eutoxeres aquila 2042d 1000fr 086.063 Green Mango, Anthracothorax viridis 2042e 1000fr 086.336 Allen’s Hummingbird, Selasphorus sasin 2042f 1000fr 086.070 Antillean Crested Hummingbird, Orthorhyncus cristatus

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GUINEA (Continued) 2043a 1000fr 086.316 Black-chinned Hummingbird, Archilochus alexandri V53(1) 2043b 1000fr 086.306 Bahama Woodstar, Calliphlox evelynae 2043c 1000fr 086.101 Puerto Rican Emerald, Chlorostilbon maugaeus 2043d 1000fr 086.321 Calliope Hummingbird, Stellula calliope 2043e 1000fr 086.014 Eastern Long-tailed Hermit, Phaethornis superciliosus 2043f 1000fr 086.067 Purple-throated Carib, Eulampis jugularis 2044a 1000fr 086.117 Blue-headed Hummingbird, Cyanophaia bicolor 2044b 1000fr 086.005 Rufous-breasted Hermit, Glaucis hirsute 2044c 1000fr 086.100 Hispaniolian Emerald, Chlorostilbon swainsonii 2044d 1000fr 086.313 Vervain Hummingbird, Mellisuga minima 2044e 1000fr 086.318 Costa’s Hummingbird, Calypte costae 2044f 1000fr 086.062 Antillean Mango, Anthracothorax dominicus Miniature Sheets 2045 4000fr 086.160 Violet-crowned Hummingbird, Agyrtria violiceps 2046 4000fr 086.090 Black-billed Streamertail, Trochilus scitulus 2047 4000fr 086.089 Red-billed Streamertail, Trochilus polytmus GUYANA 1996, July 10; Birds, two panes of eight se-tenant $60 stamps; Des, Walter Wright; A* Mutlicolor offset-lithography, The House of Questa 3071a $60 074.185 Blue-and-Yellow Macaw, Ara ararauna 3071b $60 028.006 Andean Condor, Vultur gryphus 3071c $60 030.198 Crested Eagle, Morphnus guianensis 3071d $60 088.008 White-tailed Trogon, Trogon viridis 3071e $60 102.041 Toco Toucan, Ramphastos toco 3071f $60 078.069 Great Horned Owl, Bubo virginianus 3071g $60 114.068 Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Rupicola peruviana 3071i $60 034.044 Great Curassow, Crax rubra 3071j $60 086.290 Long-billed Starthroat, Heliomaster longirostris NEW 3071k $60 086.209 Velvet-purple Coronet, Boissonneaura jardini V54(3/4) 3071L $60 086.088 Racket-tailed Coquette, Discosura longicauda V54(3/4) 3071m $60 086.288 Violet-tailed Sylph, Aglaiocercus coelestis 3071n $60 086.334 Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus 3071o $60 086.300 Blue-tufted Starthroat, Heliomaster furcifer V54(3/4) 3071p $60 086.052 White-necked Jacobin, Florisuga mellivora 3071q $60 086.315 Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Archilochus colubris Two Miniature Sheets 3072 $300 030.234 Ornate Hawk-Eagle, Spizaetus ornatus 3073 $300 086.056 Sparkling Violet-Ear, Colibri coruscans HUNGARY 1999, May 6; National Parks type of 1998 A* 3654 27ft 202.101 Rock Bunting, Emberiza cia V50(1) 3655 32ft 032.057 Saker Falcon, Falco cherrug

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ICELAND 2005, November 3; Birds; Des, Ragnheidur I. Agustsdottir, Jon Baldur Hlidberg; A* Offset in sheets of 10, Austrian Government Printing Office. 1059 60kr 027.023 Greylag Goose, Anser anser 1060 105kr 190.065 European Starling, Sturnus vulgaris INDIA 2005; World Environment Day, Green Cities B* 2108 500 140.227 Chestnut-crowned Warbler, Seicercus castaniceps V55(3) IRAN 1996, March 15; New Year/Birds; Multicolor lithography, printer not reported A* 2673 100rls 174.012 Eurasian Golden Oriole, Oriolus oriolus 2674 100rls 093.001 European Roller, Coracias garrulous 2675 100rls 074.102 Budgerigar, Melopsittacus undulates 2676 100rls 203.023 Northern Cardinal, Cardinalis cardinalis ISLE OF MAN 1980, September 29; Christmas, 1980 Wildlife Conservation; Des, J. H. Nicholson; A* Printer, Waddington 182 6p 135.055 Winter Wren, Troglodytes troglodytes 183 8p 142.128 European Robin, Erithacus rubecula JERSEY 2004, July 27; World Wildlife Fund/Rare Fauna/Part 2; set of four se-tenant, one is a A* Bird stamp; Des, William Olivier; Offset in sheets of 10, BDT International 1137 70p 140.274 Dartford Warbler, Sylvia undata JORDAN 1997, May 25; Four values of 50, 100, 150 and 200 fils; Multicolor lithography, printer A* Not reported

1567-1570 196.027 Pale Rosefinch, Carpodacus synoicu KENYA 1993 (50c), 1999 (6sh) Birds A* 594 50c 190.083 Superb Starling, Lamprotornis superbus 601a 6sh 039.006 Vulturine Guineafowl, Acryllium vulturinum KUWAIT 1999 ; Bird A* 1452 25fils 032.057 Saker Falcon, Falco cherrug KYRGYZSTAN 1998; Animals; Sheet of eight 1,000t stamps; Offset, printer not reported A* 121b 1000t 027.024 Bar-headed Goose, Anser indicus 121c 1000t 038.010 Chukar, Alectoris chukar 121d 1000t 027.147 Common Merganser, Mergus merganser 121e 1000t 027.047 Common Shelduck, Tadorna tadorna 121f 1000t 038.008 Himalayan Snowcock, Tetraogallus himalayensis 2004, December 28; Fauna A* 243 1s 032.058 Gyrfalcon, Falco rusticolus (printed in brown) 2005, February 12; Fauna A* 242 50t 032.058 Gryfalcon, Falco rusticolus (printed in blue)

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LIBERIA 1998, August; Birds of the World, set of seven, and a pane of 12 se-tenant $0.32c A* Stamps; Des, Janice Liotti; Multicolor offset-lithography, The House of Questa 1343 32c 072.184 Victoria Crowned-Pigeon, Goura victoria 1344 32c 024.033 Roseate Spoonbill, Platalea ajaja 1345 32c 115.023 Red-capped Manakin, Pipra mentalis 1346 32c 076.126 Groove-billed Ani, Crotophaga sulcirostris 1347 32c 043.002 Black Crowned-Crane, Balearica pavonina 1348 32c 074.188 Great Green Macaw, Ara ambigua 1349 32c 201.118 Blue-Gray Tanager, Thraupis episcopus 1350a 32c 166.054 Olive-bellied Sunbird, Cinnyris chloropygius 1350b 32c 201.192 Seven-colored Tanager, Tangara fastuosa 1350c 32c 092.006 Red-throated Bee-eater, Merops bulocki 1350d 32c 091.004 Blue-crowned Motmot, Momotus momota 1350e 32c 088.036 Scarlet-rumped Trogan, Harpactes duvaucelii NEW 1350f 32c 128.006 Golden-fronted Leafbird, Chloropsis aurifrons 1350g 32c 201.021 Grass-green Tanager, Chlorornis riefferii NEW 1350h 32c 075.019 Bare-faced Go-Away-Bird, Corythaixoides personatus NEW 1350i 32c 021.001 Hamerkop, Scopus umbretta 1350j 32c 043.008 Sarus Crane, Grus antigone 1350k 32c 044.001 Limpkin, Aramus guarauna 1350l 32c 098.057 Southern Ground Hornbill, Bucorvus leadbeateri LIECHTENSTEIN 1999, March 1; Europa/Parks and Nature Reserves; One of the two issues has a C* Bird on the Ruggell Marsh; Des, Cornelia Eberle; Multicolor gravure In sheets of 80, Courvoisier 1137 1.10fr 046.064 Corn Crake, Crex crex LITHUANIA 2005, September 10; Red Book of Lithuania/Lake Flora & Fauna; Part of se-tenant A* 1-Litas stamps; Des, V. Bruciene; Offset in sheets of four, Vaba Maa 798a 1lt 008.002 Arctic Loon, Gavia arctica LUXEMBOURG 1999, March 8; Owls; Des, Johan de Crem; Gravure, Couvoisier A* 1004 “A” 078.097 Tawny Owl, Strix aluco (non-denominated) 1005 32fr 078.071 Eurasian Eagle-Owl, Bubo bubo 1006 60fr 077.014 Barn Owl, Tyto alba MADAGASCAR 1999, April 7; Two birds from set of six and two birds from a sheet of nine. A 1405 1950fmg 102.031 Keel-billed Toucan, Ramphastos sulfuratus 1406 1950fmg Unidentified Hummingbird 1412d 2450fr 089.019 Rufous-backed Kingfisher, Ceyx rufidorsa 1412e 2450fr 074.182 Hyacinth Macaw, Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus 2001, May 30; Flora and Fauna, two sheets of six 500fr stamps, one is of owls and the A* Other is of macaws/parrots. These stamps have never been assigned Scott Catalog numbers. The numbers listed here are from Michel.

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MADAGASCAR (contd.) 2538a 500fr 078.069 Great Horned Owl, Bubo virginianus 2539a 500fr 078.153 Spottedb Owlet, Athene brama 2540a 500fr 078.074 Cape Eagle-Owl, Bubo capensis 2541a 500fr 078.075 Spotted Eagle-Owl, Bubo africanus 2542a 500fr 078.184 Northern Long-eared Owl, Asio otus 2543a 500fr 078.047 Tropical Screech-Owl, Megascops choliba V53(1) 2544a 500fr 074.187 Military Macaw, Ara militaris 2545a 500fr 074.192 Chestnut-fronted Macaw, Ara severa 2546a 500fr 074.189 Scarlet Macaw, Ara macao 2547a 500fr 074.182 Hyacinth Macaw, Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus 2548a 500fr 074.175 Meyer’s Parrot, Poicephalus meyeri 2549a 500fr 074.185 Blue-and-yellow Macaw, Ara ararauna MALAYSIA 2005, February 2; Migratory Birds; Des, Reign Association; Offset in sheets of 20, A* Percetakan Keselmatn 1008 30sen 030.013 Oriental Honey-Buzzard, Pernis ptilorhynchus 1009 50sen 020.012 Purple Heron, Ardea purpurea 1010 $1 068.004 Lesser Crested Tern, Sterna bengalensis 1011M/S $2 062.077 Dunlin, Calidris alpine (in stamp); in border of stamp 067.028 Brown-headed Gull, Larus brunnicephalus 089.038 Black-capped Kingfisher, Halcyon pileata 2005, May 14; Birds of Malaysia, definitives; Des, Huda Corp, Offset. A* 1024 20sen 072.067 Spotted Dove, Streptopelia chinensis 1025 30sen 126.101 Ochraceous Bulbul, Alophoixus ochraceus V54(3/4) 1026 40sen 074.147 Long-tailed Parakeet, Psittacula longicauda 1027 50sen 142.181 White-rumped Shama, Copsychus malabaricus 1028 75sen 166.094 Olive-backed Sunbird, Cinnyris jugularis 1029 $1 072.090 Emerald Dove, Chalcophaps indica 1030 $2 118.008 Banded Pitta, Pitta guajana 1031 $5 072.272 Green Imperial-Pigeon, Ducula aenea 2006, January 26; Wild Ducks; Des, Rein Associates; Offset, Percetakan Keselamantan A* 1075 30sen 027.076 Eurasian Teal, Anas crecca 1076 30sen 027.055 White-winged Duck, Cairina scutulata 1077 50sen 027.099 Northern Pintail, Anas acuta 1078 50sen 027.113 Northern Shoveler, Anas clypeata 1079M/S $2 017.005 Great Cormorant, Phalacrocorax carbo MALDIVE ISLANDS 1998, October 26; Bird Type of 1992; Litho A* 2323 100rf 027.113 Northern Shoveler, Anas clypeata MICRONESIA 2004, December 22; Birds of the Pacific; Pane of six se-tenant $0.55c stamps; Offset A* 625a 55c 184.005 Black-faced Woodswallow, Artamus cinereus V54(2) 625b 55c 016.008 Brown Booby, Sula leucogaster 625c 55c 074.013 Rainbow Lorikeet, Trichoglossus haematodus

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MICRONESIA (contd.) 625d 55c 010.001 Wandering Albatross, Diomedea exulans 625e 55c 048.001 Kagu, Rhynochetos jubatus 625f 55c 019.004 Great Frigatebird, Fregata minor 626M/S $2 147.027 Golden Whistler, Pachycephala pectoralis MONGOLIA 1997, November; Greenpeace/Penguins; Multicolor Litho, printer not reported B* 2282 200t 007.004 Adelie Penguin, Pygoscelis adeliae 2283 400t 007.004 Adelie Penguin, Pygoscelis adeliae 2284 500t 007.003 Gentoo Penguin, Pygoscelis papua 2285 800t 007.002 Emperor Penguin, Aptenodytes forsteri MONTSERRAT 2005, April 25; Seabirds of the Caribbean; Des, IGPC Art Department; Offset, Cartor A* 1120a $2.30 015.008 Brown Pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis 1120b $2.30 014.001 Red-billed Tropicbird, Phaeton aethereus 1120c $2.30 017.039 Flightless Cormorant, Phalacrocorax harrisi 1120d $2.30 010.005 Waved Albatross, Phoebastria irrorata 1121M/S $6 068.014 Common Tern, Sterno hirundo MOZAMBIQUE 1996, September 3; Endangered Wildlife, set of four, one is a bird A* 1272 6000mt 078.091 Pel’s Fishing Owl, Scotopelia peli 1997. June 10; Aquatic Birds; Set of four; Mutlicolor litho A* 1284 2000mt 022.003 Yellow-billed Stork, Mycteria ibis 1285 4000mt 057.001 Black-winged Stilt, Himantopus himantopus 1286 8000mt 062.070 Long-toed Stint, Calidris subminuta NEW 1287 10000mt 015.001 Great White Pelican, Pelecanus onocrotalus NAMIBIA 2005, April 14; Sunbirds of Namibia. Non-denominated stamp inscribed “Nonstand A* Rate; Non-denominated stamp inscribed “Registered Inland Postage Rate; Des, Helge Denker: Offset, Enschede 1055 $2.90 166.070 Mariqua Sunbird, Cinnyris mariquensis 1056 $3.40 166.089 Dusky Sunbird, Cinnyris fuscus V55(2) 1057 (4.80) 166.087 White-breasted Sunbird, Cinnyris talatala 1058 (15.40) 166.039 Scarlet-chested Sunbird, Chalcomitra senegalensis 1059M/S $10 166.038 Amethyst Sunbird, Chalcomitra amethystine NETHERLAND ANTILLES 1998, August 26; Endangered Species; Set of four, one stamp is of a bird. A* 849 75c 030.182 White-tailed Hawk, Buteo albicaudatus NEW NEW CALEDONIA 2005, August 24; Birdlife International, Parakeets, set of three. A* 968 75fr 074.072 Horned Parakeet, Eunymphicus cornutus uvaeensis (subspecies) 969 75fr 074.072 Horned Parakeet, Eunymphicus cornutus 970 75fr * 074.074 New Caledonian Parakeet, Cyanoramphus saisset V55(1) * This was recently moved from a subspecies to a full species status

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NEW ZEALAND 2005, August 3; World Wildlife Fund, strip of four stamps; Des, Cue Design; Offset, A* Southern Colour Prints 2032-2035 45c 074.056 Kakapo, Strigops habroptilus NICARAGUA 1999, March 15; Fauna of Central America, two sheets of 12 stamps and only three of A* The total are birds. 2205a 2.00 074.330 Red-Fan Parrot, Deroptyus accipitrinus 2205d 2.00 102.039 Red-billed Toucan, Ramphastos tucanus 2206a 2.00 028.007 King Vulture, Sarcoramphus papa 1999, March 15; Three sheets of nine, only four stamps in total are birds A* 2209a 2.50 Unidentified 2210b 2.50 074.185 Blue-and-yellow Macaw, Ara ararauna 2210c 2.50 102.031 Keel-billed Toucn, Ramphastos sulfuratus 2210h 2.50 020.013 Great Egret, Ardea alba 1999, June 14; Flora and Fauna; One set of four (two are birds) one sheet of 12 A* 2264 6.00c 200.001 Bananaquit, Coereba flaveola 2265 7.50c 069.001 Black Skimmer, Rynchops niger 1999, June 14; Sheet of 12 x 5.00, five are birds A* 2267a 5.00c 014.003 White-tailed Tropicbird, Phaethon lepturus 2267b 5.00c 014.003 White-tailed Tropicbird, Phaethon lepturus 2267c 5.00c 136.033 Brown Trembler, Cinclocerthia ruficauda 2267d 5.00co 138.068 Rufous-throated Solitaire, Myadestes genibarbis 2267e 5.00c 086.117 Blue-headed Hummingbird, Cyanophaia bicolor 2268M/S 10 089.088 Ringed Kingfisher, Ceryle torquatus NORFOLK ISLAND 2005, August 9; Seabird definitives; Des, Roger Pennycuick; Offset, Southern A* Colour Print, New Zealand 853 10c 014.002 Red-tailed Tropicbird, Phaethon rubricauda 854 50c 016.003 Australian Gannet, Morus serrator 855 $1.50 068.041 Blue Noddy, Procelstern cerulean (per Chuck Braun, this is a A blue Noddy, not Gray as printed on the stamp) 856 $2.00 016.007 Masked Booby, Sula dactylatra 857 $5.00 011.029 White-necked Petrel, Pterodroma cervicalis V55(1) 858M/S $4 014.002 Red-tailed Tropicbird, Phaethon rubricauda PALAU 2006, February 21; Bird definitives; Offset, printer not reported A* 851 24c 055.003 Black Oystercatcher, Haematopus bachmani 852 39c 020.004 Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias PERU 2004, February 4; set of three 1.80s stamps A* 1398 1.80s 017.026 Imperial Shag, Phalacrocorax atriceps 1399 1.80s 007.003 Gentoo Penguin, Pygoscelis papua 2005, March 21; Allpahuayo Reserve Wildlife, block of four + label; Des, Thomas Greg B* 1475a 450s 109.179.100 Northen Chestnut-tailed Antbird, Myrmeciza castanea V54(3/4) 1475b 450s 116.090.100 Mishana Tyrannulet, Zimmerius villarejoi V54(3/4)

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PORTUGAL (MADEIRA) 2004, May 24; Flora & Fauna of the Selvagens Islands; Set of three, only on has a bird; A* Des, Pedro Salgado; Cartor, printer 230 0.30e 012.004 White-faced Storm-Petrel, Pelagodroma marina 232 M/S of #230-232 ROMANIA 1995, July 31; Domestic Birds; Des, Carmen Paraschivescu; Multicolor offset, printer not A* Reported. 4025 90lei 027.087 Mallard, Anas platyrhynchos 4026 130lei 038.116 Red Junglefowl, Gallus gallus 4027 150lei 039.003 Helmeted Guineafowl, Numida meleagris 4028 280lei 035.001 Wild Turkey, Meleagris gallopavo 4029 960lei 027.023 Greylag Goose, Anser anser 4030 1650lei 038.116 Red Junglefowl, Gallus gallus 1996, September 12 A* 4123 220L 122.086 Eurasian Skylark, Alauda arvensis 4126 3500L 030.213 Golden Eagle, Aquila chrysaetos RUSSIA 1997, July 10 6397c 1000 036.008 Eurasian Capercaillie, Tetrao urogallus 6397e 3000 062.038 Eurasian Curlew, Numenius arquata ST. KITTS 2005, February 7; Parrots A* 617a $2.00 074.127 Australian King-Parrot, Alisterus scapularis 617b $2.00 073.008 Galah, Eolophus roseicapillus 617c $2.00 074.087 Pale-headed Rosella, Platycercus adscitus 617d $2.00 074.086 Eastern Rosella, Platycercus eximius 618M/S $5.00 074.013 Rainbow Lorikeet, Trichoglossus haematodus 2005, July 7; Ducks; Set of four; Offset, printer not reported A* 621 25c 027.102 White-cheeked Pintail, Anas bahamensis 622 $1.00 027.004 Fulvous Whistling-Duck, Dendrocygna bicolor 623 $2.00 027.007 White-faced Whistling Duck, Dendrocygna viduata 624 $3.00 027.009 Black-bellied Whistling Duck, Dendrocygna autumnalis ST. LUCIA 1998, October 23; Wildlife/Birds, set of four; Des, Ian Loe; Multicolor Litho, The A* House of Questa. 1087 70c 204.059 St. Lucia Oriole, Icterus laudabilis 1088 75c 116.240 Lesser Antillean Pewee, Contopus latirostris 1089 95c 072.157 Bridled Quail-Dove, Geotrygon mystacea 1090 $1.10 199.066 Semper’s Warbler, Leucopeza semperi ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON C80 2.50e 060.037 Piping Plover, Charadrius melodus 2006, June 14; Migratory Birds; Airmail stamp; Des, J.J. Oliviero; Intaglio, French Gov. A* Printing Office. C81 2.53e 067.020 Iceland Gull, Larus glaucoides

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ST. THOMAS & PRINCE ISLAND 1993, June 15; Birds, set of five and souvenir sheet A* 1112 500db 020.013 Great Egret, Ardea alba 1113 500db 074.162 Red-headed Lovebird, Agapornis pullarius 1114 500db 072.049 Sao Tome Pigeon, Columba malherbii 1115 500db 193.041 Blue-breasted Cordonbleu, Uraeginthus angolensis 1116 500db 030.031 Black Kite, Milvus migrans 1117 1000db Macaw (M/S) 2003; Birds, sheet of six values + M/S ; Listed in Vol. 55 (3) w/o Scott Numbers A* 1484a 1000db 101.058 Black-collared Barbet, Lybius torquatus 1484b 2000 139.063 Tawny-flanked Prinia, Prinia subflava V54(2) 1484c 3000 098.005 Red-billed Hornbill, Tockus erythrorhynchus 1484d 5000 074.175 Meyer’s Parrot, Poicephalus meyeri 1484e 6000 193.041 Blue-breasted Cordonbleu, Uraeginthus angolensis 1484f 15000 177.022 Crimson-breasted Gonolek, Laniarius atrococcineus 1486 38000 098.005 Red-billed Hornbill, Tockus erythrorhynchus ( in stamp) M/S border 189.007 Blue Jay, Cyanocitta cristata ST. VINCENT/GRENADINES 1998, February 23; Endangered Fauna; Two se-tenant panes of six each stamps each, but A* Only four stamps with birds, and a souvenir sheet to this set. 2547 $2.00 027.008 West Indian Whistling-Duck, Dendrocygna arborea 2548a $1.10 024.033 Roseate Spoonbill, Platalea ajaja 2548b $1.10 123.018 Golden Swallow, Tachycineta euchrysea 2549a $1.10 019.003 Magnificent Frigatebird, Fregata magnificens 2549e $1.10 204.059 St. Lucia Oriole, Icterus laudabilis 2550 $5.00 074.328 St. Vincent Parrot, Amazona guildingii (M/S) SIERRA LEONE 1998, August 4; Fauna & Flora of Africa and China, set of six stamps, only one a bird A* And two sheets of six each, but only two birds in total and a souvenir sheet. 2099 250le 074.144 Derbyan Parakeet, Psittacula derbiana 2104a 450le 171.022 Japanese White-Eye, Zosterops japonicus 2105c 450le 001.001 Ostrich, Struthio camelus 2106 2000le 020.018 Tricolored Heron, Egretta tricolor (M/S) SLOVENIA 1998, September 11; Radio Ljubljana, 70th Anniversary A* 331 50t 076.015 Common Cuckoo, Cuculus canorus SOMALIA 1993; This set is still in question regarding its postal validity, which is why no Scott A* Numbers have been assigned by Scott Publishing.

200 001.001 Ostrich, Struthio camelus 500 051.003 Kori Bustard, Ardeotis kori 800 030.048 White-backed Vulture, Gyps africanus

1000 030.222 Martial Eagle, Polemaetus bellicosus 1500 030.065 Bateleur, Terathopius ecaudatus 2000 021.001 Hamerkop, Scopus umbretta 2500 030.216 Verreaux’s Eagle, Aquila verreauxii 3000 031.001 Secretary Bird, Sagittarius serpentarius

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SOUTH AFRICA 1997, July 11; Souvenir sheet sold in aid of Junior Philately A* 990a 2r 027.007 White-faced Whistling-Duck, Dendrocygna viduata SOUTH GEORGIA & SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS 1998, March 20; Wildlife, six se-tenant sheet, only three are of birds: Des, Sania Felton; B* Multicolor Lithography, The House of Questa 219b 35p 068.016 Antarctic Tern, Sterna vittata 219c 35p 010.008 Grey-headed Albatross, Thalassarche chrysostoma (stamp has Diomedia chrysostoma) 219d 35p 007.001 King Penguin, Aptenodytes patagonicus 2005, September 26; Penguins/Part 1; six stamps with different images of King B* Penguins and their markings; Des, Andrew Robinson; Photographer, Paul Sutherland; Offset, BDT International 328-33 45p 007.001 King Penguins, Aptenodytes patagonicus SOUTH KOREA 1997, November 1; Four definitives with one a bird on stamp; Des, Im-Yong Kim; A* Photogravure, Korean Security Printing and Minting 1847 260w 068.020 Little Tern, Sterna albifrons 1999, June 5; Protection of Endangeredd Species; Offset A* 1962a 170w 030.103 Chinese Goshawk, Accipitier soloenis NEW 1962b 170w 032.062 Peregrine Falcon, Falco peregrinus 1962c 340w 030.041 Steller’s Sea-Eagle, Haliaeetus pelagicus 1962d 340w 078.071 Eurasian Eagle-Owl, Bubo bubo 2005, September 1; Definitive; Des, Jae-Yong Shin; Gravure, Korea Minting A* And Security Printing 2180 50w 078.097 Tawny Owl, Strix aluco SPAIN 2006, February 1; Flora and Fauna; Self-adhesive stamp A* 3395 A 191.002 House Sparrow, Passer domesticus 2006, April 1; Flora and Fauna; Two Euro self-adhesive stamps, one a flower and A* The other a bird; Offset, National Printer 3399 0.29e 196.066 European Goldfinch, Carduelis carduelis SURINAME 1996, October 2; Bird types of 1985; Multicolor Offset, Enschede A* 1053 75fl 089.091 Green Kingfisher, Chloroceryle Americana 1054 160fl 032.045 Bat Falcon, Falco rufigularis NEW 1055 1765 201.045 Red-legged Honeycreeper, Cyanerpes cyaneus 1997, September 17; Bird types of 1985 A* 1108 50fl 078.115 Spectacled Owl, Pulsatrix perspicillata 1109 125 072.039 Pale-vented Pigeon, Patagioenas cayennensis 1110 275 109.011 Black-crested Antshrike, Sakesphorus canadensis NEW 1111 3150 202.047 Red-crested Finch, Coryphospingus cucullatus 2005, October 19; Birds, pane of 12 se-tenant stamps, Des, Studio La Brnda; A* Offset, Enschede 1329a 0.05c 046.115 Azure Gallinule, Porphyrio flavirostris V55(1) 1329b 0.05c 078.182 Striped Owl, Pseudoscors clamator V55(2)

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SURINAME (contd.) 1329c 0.15c 032.010 Laughing Falcon, Herpetotheres cachinnans 1329d 0.15c 052.008 Wattled Jacana, Jacana jacana 1329e 0.20c 074.270 Lilac-tailed Parrotlet, Touit batavica 1329f 0.20c 027.009 Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Dendrocygna autumnalist 1329g 0.80c 076.111 Mangrove Cuckoo, Coccyzus minor 1326h 0.89c 030.169 Black-collared Hawk, Busarellus nigricollis 1329i 1.80 078.113 Crested Owl, Lophostrix cristata V55(2) 1329j 1.80 078.047 Tropical Screech-Owl, Megascops choliba V53(1)* 1329k ND P 086.069 Ruby-topaz Hummingbird, Chrysolampis mosquitus 1329l ND P 074.232 Painted Parakeet, Pyrrhura picta V55(1)

This stamp was originally listed as new to the aviary in V53(1) but as a stamp from a Madagascar set of 2001 that Scott Publishing has not assigned numbers. The Madagascar set, although still not assigned Scott Nos. has been listed in this publication using Michel numbers.

SWAZILAND 2004, October 11; First SAPOA Joint Stamp issue of National Birds. The countries A* Issuing sets as part of the joint stamp issue are Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Namkibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The pane is se-tenant hexagonal; Des, Anja Denkar; Offset, Enschede. 727 85c 075.015 Purple-crested Turaco, Tauraco porphyreolophus 728 1.10e 043.004 Blue Crane, Grus paradisea (stamp has Anthropoides) 729 1.35e 020.032 Cattle Egret, Bubulcus ibis 730 1.90e 030.036 African Fish-Eagle, Haliaeetus vocifer 731 2.00e 030.036 African Fish-Ealge, Haliaeetus vocifer 732 2.45e 088.003 Bar-tailed Trogon, Apaloderma vittatum 733 3.00e 030.036 African Fish-Eagle, Haliaeetus vocifer 734 3.35e 032.062 Peregrine Falcon, Falco peregrinus SWITZERLAND 2006, March 7; Domestic Birds definitives, self-adhesive se-tenant with a blue A* Priority mail label; Des, EVAC Weber; Gravure, Enschede. 1230 2.40fr 076.015 Common Cuckoo, Cuculus canorus SYRIA 2004, December 30; Bird; Litho A* 1563 10pd 024.008 Waldrapp, Geronticus eremite TANZANIA 1997, October 30; Endangered Species; Two of three panes of nine stamps contain A* Birds 1631a 250sh 078.069 Great Horned Owl, Bubo virginianus 1631b 250sh 030.040 Bald Eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus 1632b 250sh Unidentified Turaco 1997, November 27; Coastal Birds, set of four & a souvenir sheet A* 1641 140sh 098.005 Red-billed Hornbill, Tockus erythrorhynchus 1642 350sh 024.001 Sacred Ibis, Threskiornis aethiopicus 1643 370sh Unidentified sea gulls 1644 410sh 072.063 Ring-necked Dove, Streptopelia capicola 1645 500sh M/S w/hornbill, ibis, gulls, doves

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TANZANIA (contd.) 1998, August 31; Fauna & Flora; Set of four (two are birds), two panes of six stamps A* Not all birds; Des, Jennifer Toomb; Offset, The House of Questa 1711 250sh 046.112 Takahe, Porphyrio mantelli 1712 410sh 074.183 Lear’s Macaw, Anodorhynchus leari 1715a 370sh 024.010 Crested Ibis, Nipponia nippon 1715b 370sh Kauai, Moho Braccatus (Believed to be extinct) 1715e 370sh 074.302 Blue Lorikeet, Vini peruviana 1716c 370sh 118.010 Gurney’s Pitta, Pitta gurneyi NEW 1716e 370sh 074.137 Mauritius Parakeet, Psittacula echo 1998, October 12; Marine Life, Sea Birds; One sheet of 12 , one sheet of nine B* 1733a 200sh 109.017 Barred Antshrike, Thamnophilus doliatus 1733b 200sh 010.012 Yellow-nose Albatross, Thalassarche chlororhynchos And 068.014 Common Tern, Sterna hirundo 1733c 200sh 068.014 Common Tern, Sterna hirundo 1733d 200sh 102.004 Crimson-rumped Toucanet, Aulacorhynchus haematopygus 1734c 300sh 068.015 Arctic Tern, Sterna paradisaea TOKELAU 2004, December 20; Four different views of frigatebird, set of 4 values (40c, $1, $2 A* $2.50).A souvenir sheet has the four birds. 331-334 019.005 Lesser Frigatebird, Fregata ariel TRISTAN DA CUNHA 2005, June 1; Bird definitives, set of 12; Des, Roger Gorringe; Offset, BDT Inter- A* National 771 1p 011.014 Kerguelen Petrel, Pterodroma brevirostris 772 3p 010.011 Sooty Albatross, Phoebetria fusca 773 5p 068.014 Antarctic Tern, Sterna vittata 774 8p 202.066 Nightingale Finch, Nesospiza acunhae (stamp has Tristan Bunting) 775 10p 011.006 Cape Petrel, Daption capense 776 15p 046.117 Tristan Moorhen, Gallinula nesiotis 777 20p 011.001 Antarctic Giant Petrel, Macronectes giganteus 778 25p 066.003 Brown Skua, Stercorarius Antarctic lonnbergi (subspecies) 779 35p 011.008 Great-winged Petrel, Pterodroma macroptera 780 1pd 011.040 Broad-billed Prion, Pachyptila vittata 781 2pd 011.023 Soft-plumaged Petrel, Pterodroma mollis 782 5pd 007.009 Rockhopper Penguin, Eudyptes chrysocome TUVALU 1997, May 29; Pacific 97’/Ducks and Drakes; Des, Colleen Corlett, Litho, Walsall A* 742 40c White Peking 743 50c 027.054 Muscovy Duck, Cairina moschata 744 60c 027.095 Pacific Black Duck, Anas superciliosa 745 1.50c 027.063 Mandarin Duck, Aix galericulata UGANDA 1997, May 14; Environment Protection II, Birds/Animals; Sheetlet of four A* Stamps, two are birds 1490c 550sh 039.006 Vulturine Guineafowl, Acryllium vulturinum 1490d 550sh 022.018 Marabou Stork, Leptoptilos crumeniferus

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Bird Type of 1990 A* 726b 225fils 047.057 Saker Falcon, Falco cherrug UNITED NATIONS (NEW YORK) 2005, April 21; Nature’s Wisdom, 1 of 2 values A* 886 80c 020.023 Little Egret, Egretta garzetta (stamp has “egret, Japan” in lower left corner) URUGUAY 2005, August 11; Europa Stamps Primera Series, 50th Anniversary; Des, De Arzadun; B* Design has stamp-on-stamp design of a Spain stamp w/bee. 2122 $37p 004.001 Emus, Dromaius novaehollandiae VIETNAM 2006, April 1; Jungle Fowl, set of five and a souvenir sheet that contains the five A* Stamps se-tenant; Des, Vo Luong Nhi; Offset, Postal Stamp Printing Co. 3270 800d 038.122 Edwards’ Pheasant, Lophura edwardsi 3271 2000d 038.090 Orange-necked Partridge, Arborophila davidi V50(3) 3272 3000d 038.123 Vietnamese Fireback, Lophura hatinhensis 3273 5000d 038.146 Germain’s Peacock-Pheasant, Polyplectron germaini 3274 8000d 038.151 Crested Argus, Rheinardia ocellata 3274a M/S—Contains the five stamps. YUGOSLAVIA 1996, June 28; European Nature Protection/Birds; Des, M. Kalezic; Multicolor A* Offset, Zin 2340 2.50d 024.028 Eurasian Spoonbill, Platalea leucorodia 2341 5d 024.024 Glossy Ibis, Plegadis falcinellus CORRECTIONS AND UPDATES Dominica V50 (2) 086.999 Unidentified Correction 086.090 Black-billed Streamtail, Trochilus scitulus Mozambique V53(4) Scott #1621c, page 187, should have been marked as NEW or V53(2)

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