Four-coloured Bushshrike (Telophorus viridis)

Four-coloured Bushshrike (Telophorus viridis)

Year
1964
Face Value
150
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Animals

Catalogs References

Michel
JO 490A
Yvert & Tellier
JO PA25
Stanley Gibbons
JO 627

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
14 x 15
Printing
Photogravure
Printers
Harrison & Sons Ltd.
This stamp is part of Jordan's bird-themed airmail series and depicts the Four-coloured Bushshrike (Telophorus viridis), a striking African songbird noted for its vivid plumage and melodious calls. Native to woodlands and savannas, the species is admired by bird enthusiasts for its colorful appearance and its role within the ecosystems of sub-Saharan Africa.

By featuring the Four-coloured Bushshrike, Jordan highlights the beauty and diversity of the world's avifauna. The issue promotes interest in wildlife and nature while recognizing the importance of birds as part of the planet's biological heritage, encouraging awareness of conservation and the protection of natural habitats.