Australian Songbirds



Date of Issue : 9 Sep 2009
Postmark : Birdwood SA 5234
Denomination : 55c, AU$1.10, AU$1.65 and AU$2.75
Stamp Size : 26 mm x 37.5 mm
Paper : Tullis Russell
Printing Process : Lithography

Australia is home to an estimated 750 species of birds, the most prevalent group among them being the songbirds. This stamp issue showcases species from four families of Australian songbird, illustrating some of the diversity of the order – the Green Catbird (55c), Noisy Scrub-bird (AU$1.10), Mangrove Golden Whistler (AU$1.65) and the Scarlet Honeyeater (AU$2.75).