Houbara bustard - Chlamydotis undulata
Michel Reference
TN 1324
Stanley Reference
TN 1308
Yvert Reference
TN 1260
Themes
Animals
Description
The Houbara Bustard is the most emblematic bird of the Tunisian steppes and semi-deserts. Yosr Jamoussi's illustration is particularly complete, showing an adult female with her two chicks and eggs on the ground.
This stamp is a cry of alarm for conservation. The houbara bustard is a vulnerable species, once widespread, but now threatened by overhunting and habitat degradation.
The presence of eggs and chicks reminds us that Tunisia is a vital nesting area. The country has set up breeding centers and protected reserves to try to save this “symbol of the desert” from extinction.
This stamp is a cry of alarm for conservation. The houbara bustard is a vulnerable species, once widespread, but now threatened by overhunting and habitat degradation.
The presence of eggs and chicks reminds us that Tunisia is a vital nesting area. The country has set up breeding centers and protected reserves to try to save this “symbol of the desert” from extinction.
Size
25x39 mm
Colors
Polychrome
Designer
Yosr Jamoussi
Perforation
13¼
Print
Offset
Face Value
0,35 DT
Mint Value
0,87 $
Used Value
0,87 $
Print Run
3 010 000 exemplaires
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