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Year: 1965
Common Hoopoe (Upupa epops)
Issued in the 1960s as part of the Birds definitive series of the Yemen Arab Republic (Y.A.R.), this stamp commemorates the Common Hoopoe (Upupa epops), a distinctive bird widely distributed across Europe, Africa, and Asia, including the Arabian Peninsula. The series was issued to showcase notable bird species found in the region and to promote interest in ornithology, wildlife, and the natural heritage of Yemen. The Hoopoe has long been recognized in the folklore, history, and literature of many cultures and is one of the most well-known birds of the Old World. By featuring the Common Hoopoe, the Yemen Arab Republic highlighted the richness and diversity of its birdlife and natural environment. The issue celebrated an important species of regional fauna and encouraged appreciation of wildlife conservation, emphasizing the value of preserving native habitats and protecting the biodiversity that forms an essential part of the country's natural heritage.
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Football World Cup, England 1966 - 1/4 buqsha
Football World Cup, England 1966 - 1/4 buqsha
Football World Cup, England 1966 - 1/4 buqsha
African Swallowtail (Papilio dardanus ssp. polytrophus)
Garden Tiger Moth (Arctia caja)
Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)
Camel (Camelus dromedarius)
Sheep (Ovis aries)
Domestic Cat (Felis silvestris catus)
Donkey (Equus asinus)
European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Rooster (Gallus gallus domesticus)
Pope Paul VI (1897-1978)
Sithu U Thant (1909-1974)
Mohammed Abdel Khaliq Hassuna (1898-1992)
John F. Kennedy (1917-1963)
Nehru, Jawaharlal (1889 – 1964)
Hammarskjöld, Dag (1905-1961)
John F. Kennedy (1917-1963)
Nehru, Jawaharlal (1889 – 1964)
Hammarskjöld, Dag (1905-1961)
communications satellites - 20 buqsha
