Birds of Tunisia - Houbara Bustard

TN 642

TN 608

TN PA33

Animals

This airmail stamp illustrates the Houbara Bustard (Chlamydotis undulata), an emblematic bird of the vast arid and steppe expanses of southern Tunisia. Through the precise line of the artist Jalal Ben Abdallah, this program highlights the splendor and singularity of the Saharan fauna, elevating this species to the rank of symbol of the natural heritage and biodiversity of the territory. In the context of the Republic, this representation demonstrates a desire to promote the ecological wealth of pre-Saharan regions, often perceived as spaces of freedom and resilience. The message carried is that of a celebration of wild life in all its nobility, anchoring Tunisian identity in respect for its fragile ecosystems and making this postal figurine an ambassador for the preservation of Mediterranean and African wild nature.

23x32,5 mm

Polychrome

Jalel Ben Abdallah

Courvoisier S.A

12¼ x 12½

Photogravure

5,00 DT

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200 000 exemplaires