Comments on the 2006 General Ticket for Birds in Hong Kong
Wang Guojun
On 1 February 3, 2006 16 sets of ordinary stamps were issued in Hong Kong, with face values of 10, 20, 50,1yuan and 1.4 yuan respectively. This is the third set of ordinary stamps since the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Hong Kong enjoys the reputation of being an international city with a rich cultural heritage. Even birds are happy to gather here. It is a habitat for resident birds, migratory birds and migratory birds, a bird supply station and a bird nursery. Hong Kong ordinary tickets are made of birds, so you can enjoy the colorful beauty of flying feathers and listen to the sounds of songbirds in the bustling urban life.
Bird tickets are colorful, exquisite and unique in design. The first 12 tickets are called "low face value tickets" with a ticket width of 25×29mm, and the last four tickets are "high face value tickets" with a ticket width of 28.5× 33.5 mm. Each stamp shows the name of the bird in fine print. Stamp printing paper uses a variety of fibers, and the back of the stamp is mixed with orange and green fibers. Under ultraviolet light, yellow anti-counterfeiting fibers can also be seen, which is convenient for distinguishing authenticity. The left and right sides of the stamp are vertical, with elliptical perforations. High-value stamps show the numbers of denominations, printed with magic color-changing ink, and are full of luster when viewed from different angles; At the same time, there are small holes near the "$" symbol and the numerical value showing the denomination. The whole set of stamps was designed by Mr. Guan Xingang and printed by Joh. Enschede B.V of the Netherlands in the form of photographic plate making.
/kloc-The birds with 0/6 stamps are:
10 —— White-bellied sea eagle is a rare resident bird in Hong Kong. It is a large-scale sculpture and a national first-class protected animal. It is found in coastal areas and outlying islands, and occasionally over Victoria Harbour. Adult birds are gray and clear, while young birds are covered with different shades of brown feathers, and the base of their tails are all white. Fish is the staple food, supplemented by crustaceans, sea snakes and carrion.
20 points —— Collared-horned owl is a common resident bird in Hong Kong. It is a medium-sized owl and a national second-class protected animal. It is widely distributed and can be found wherever there are trees. It can also be used to breed chicks in tree holes and artificial nests in country parks. When disturbed, the horn feathers stand up, and every ten seconds after night, a soft "oh-woo" cry is made, which is clearly identifiable.
50 points-Chihongshan pepper bird is a common resident bird in Hong Kong. It lives in dense forests and often feeds in groups. Its main range of activities is in tai po kau nature reserve, and its number is increasing gradually. Named after the male bird's brilliant red coat, the female bird wears yellow feathers. In winter, there are far more females than males.
1 yuan-a common kingfisher, a small number of which stay in Hong Kong to breed in summer, but are widely distributed and easily seen in winter or when crossing the border. It takes wetlands, streams and coasts as habitats and digs holes on the banks of rivers as nests. Small, with blue and reddish-brown feathers, it often stands on the horizontal branches of the water, waiting for an opportunity to rush down to hunt. When the water flies low, the blue light flashes, which is amazing.
1.4 yuan, a fork-tailed sunbird, is a common breeding resident in Hong Kong, and loves to haunt flowers. The bird's nest is hung on a tree and made of grass leaves, and it is like a ball. Because of its slender figure, it is often mistaken for a hummingbird. The male bird's head is metallic blue-green, and his throat and chest are flushed, which is more beautiful under sunlight. The female bird's coat color is not as bright as that of the male bird, and its long beak is curved.
1.8 yuan-Pink tern, a rare summer migratory bird in Hong Kong, likes to breed on offshore rocky islands. It usually takes the sea as its home and only goes ashore when spawning. Seen from a distance, he is dressed in white with a black crown and a red beak, and his tail feathers are slender and split, sometimes pinkish between his chest and abdomen. When flying lightly, it will dive into the water to hunt in an instant.
1.9 yuan, a black-faced spoonbill, is an endangered bird species in the world. About 20% of the world's known species visit Hong Kong's Inner Deep Bay in winter and spend the winter in the famous Mai Po Nature Reserve. It is characterized in that the beak is like a pipa, and the skin between the eyes and the beak is black. During the breeding period, the crown feathers and chest feathers are changed to yellow. When foraging in shallow water, the beak will swing from side to side.
2 yuan-Little Egret is a resident bird that breeds in groups in Hong Kong, with a large number, and occasionally a large group migrates through it. Wetlands in Hong Kong can be found everywhere, and the shallow water area of fish ponds and the base fence (shallow water ponds for shrimp culture) are places waiting for opportunities to feed. In recent years, it is common in Victoria Harbour, and its number is increasing. The little egret is white all over, with a long black beak and bright yellow toes and claws, which is quite conspicuous when flying.
2.4 yuan-colored snipe, the number of breeding in Hong Kong is very small, some of them will come to spend the winter or transit, and often inhabit in freshwater swamps in groups of three or five, with a small range of activities. Generally, males are more beautiful in appearance, but the coat color of colored snipe females is more gorgeous than that of males, and the father takes the place of mother when incubating eggs and brooding.
2.5 yuan, the domestic swallow, is a common summer migratory bird in Hong Kong, and a large number of them migrate through the border. Domestic swallows have the habit of flying far away to Wan Li and feeding their children hard. They are widely familiar, light and agile migratory birds, good at catching flying insects close to the ground, love to build nests with grass and mud under the eaves, and rarely disturb them. People take it as an auspicious sign to have a nest at home.
3 yuan-Red-eared snipe is a breeding resident bird in Hong Kong, with a large number, which is found in urban parks and quiet forest areas. The black crown feathers are upright, and the unique red cheek spots can be seen at close range. Lively by nature, they love to snuggle up on the overhead cable and make a "babbling" sound when they chirp. Outside the breeding season, they will haunt in large groups, feed on insects, berries and fruits, and sometimes prey in the air.
5 yuan-Brown-backed Shrike is a common breeding resident bird in Hong Kong, which is found in open Yuan Ye. Beautiful shape, powerful beak, thick black eye pattern, long tail feather, often standing in the eye position of overhead cable, twitching tail feather and making a hoarse and harsh cry. Brown-backed shrike is a bird of prey, which lives on insects and small animals, and sometimes even chicks are killed. Has a unique food storage behavior, and will hang the leftover food on a thorny tree branch.
10 yuan-The white partridge is a common winter migratory bird and transit bird in Hong Kong, and a small number of them are left to breed in summer. Slender and elegant, the feathers are black, white and gray, and the tail feathers are special. The flight path is wavy, and it makes a crisp "squeak" sound at the low point. Sometimes I walk leisurely on the lawn of a large park in the city, and I will stop on the building in large groups to rest, which is spectacular.
13 yuan —— The duckbill is a common winter migratory bird in Deep Bay area, and it is a very common duck, with thousands. Live in the open water and feed on the shallow water. Pipa-shaped flat beak is longer than the head, which is far visible and not difficult to identify; The contrast between green head and white chest is strong, which is helpful for bird watchers to identify in the field.
20 yuan-Magpie, a common breeding resident bird in Hong Kong, is widely distributed and can be found in large parks in urban areas. It has a large body, a long tail and a strong beak, and its coat color is black and white. Under the sunlight, its black wings and tail feathers will be slightly blue and purple. Love foraging on the ground, but also love to build nests in trees or cable towers. In traditional culture, the magpie is a bird that gives good news, which is a sign of good omen.
50 yuan, a curly-feathered pelican, is an endangered bird species in the world and a national second-class protected animal. It spends the winter in Deep Bay every year. Although the number is very small, almost all the curly-feathered pelicans who spend the winter in East Asia are gathered here. Huge, almost as long as humans, almost all white, with a pouch in the lower mouth, and bright orange in the breeding season. The wings are long and wide, which is convenient for gliding in the air. It is naive to run up against the wind before taking off.
Attachment: A real envelope of a bird.