Birds of Tunisia - Isabel curvita (Cursorius cursor)

TN 655

TN 603

TN PA27

Animals

This stamp particularly highlights the Isabelle Courvite (Cursorius cursor), a bird characteristic of open, arid and semi-desert environments found in several Tunisian regions. A discreet species but well adapted to steppe and sandy landscapes, the Isabelle Courvite embodies a specialized biodiversity, shaped by the scarcity of water, the heat and the vast open spaces. Its essentially terrestrial behavior, its slender silhouette and its ability to blend into its environment illustrate a survival strategy based on vigilance, mobility and energy saving. By choosing this bird as a subject, Tunisia highlights a fauna that is often little-known but deeply linked to its interior territory, far from the coasts and urbanized areas. The stamp thus conveys a message of recognition and preservation of steppe ecosystems, recalling that Tunisian natural heritage is not limited to its emblematic landscapes, but also includes species adapted to fragile ecological balances, essential to the biological wealth and environmental identity of the country.

23x30 mm

Polychrome

Jalel BEN ABDALLAH

Courvoisier (Helio Courvoisier) S. A.

13¼ x 14

Héliogravure

0,55 DT

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300 000 exemplaires