Banded Dotterel 1988 New Zealand Postage Stamp
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NZ$25.00
NZ$25.00
These earrings use original stamps, from the 1988 Bird Definitives range. This handsome little bird is named for the bands across its white breast. Two stamps are used to make these earrings and each stamp will show a little of the postmark which is quite a lovely addition.
Your earrings will be presented on a card before being gift wrapped and carefully packaged. Banded Dotterel postage stamp earrings come in a range of hypoallergenic settings, Copper, Lead, Nickel and Cadmium Free.
Dimensions
Image Size Oval 18mm x 13mm
Image Size Round Drop 14mm
Your earrings will be presented on a card before being gift wrapped and carefully packaged. Banded Dotterel postage stamp earrings come in a range of hypoallergenic settings, Copper, Lead, Nickel and Cadmium Free.
Dimensions
Image Size Oval 18mm x 13mm
Image Size Round Drop 14mm
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Banded Dotterel (Charadrius bicinctus) - 10c
The banded dotterel, or tuturiwhatu in Maori, is a member of the plover family and is one of five endemic to the New Zealand region, meaning that these species are found here and nowhere else. All five are under threat. The Auckland Island banded dotterel and the New Zealand shore plover are on the Department of Conservation's list of 23 endangered birds, and the wrybill, banded dotterel and New Zealand dotterel are on the threatened or vulnerable register. The banded dotterel is the commonest of the five and is still abundant in some areas. The female normally lays three eggs and incubation is 25 to 27 days. The eggs, blotched dark brown or black, vary in colour to match the nest area as a means of camouflage. Issued 2 November 1988. |
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