| Postal Stamp Image |
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 |
| Stamp Issue Date |
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31/12/1968 |
| Postage Stamp Dinomination |
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2.00 |
| Postal Stamp Serial Number |
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0581 |
| Postal Stamp Name |
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YELLOW BACKED SLATY HEADED SUNBIRD |
| Stamp Information |
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THE YELLOW-BACKED SUNBIRD
(Aethopyga Siparaja)
Of the size of a sparrow, this is a brilliantly coloured, purple, green and crimson sunbird, with a long pointed metallic green tail and a distinctive yellow rump. It is found in moist evergreen forests throughout India. It flits about restlessly like a gem in the sunshine among shrubs, sometimes hanging upside down to probe into flowers for nectar. It also feeds on insects and spiders. |
| Philatelic Stamp Description |
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The design of the stamp is horizontal and depicts two birds (Sunbird) sitting on the branch of a tree. |
| Stamp Currency |
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R |
| Stamp Type |
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COMMEMORATIVE |
| Stamp Language |
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English |
| Stamp Overall Size |
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4.06 x 2.41 cms |
| Postal Stamp Print Size |
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3.70 x 2.0 cms. |
| Number of Stamps Per Sheet |
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12 |
| Stamp Perforations |
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14x14,1/2 |
| Postal Stamp Shape |
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Horizontal |
| Indian Stamp Process |
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Photogravure |
| Number of stamps printed |
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30,00,000 |
| Stamp Printed At |
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India Security Press |
| Indian Stamp's Color |
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Multicolour |
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