Kakapo 1985 New Zealand Postage Stamp Earrings
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NZ$25.00
NZ$25.00
These earrings use original stamps, from the 1985 Bird Definitives range. The native birds featured on this series of stamps are among the rarest and most beautiful in the world. The Kakapo looks like an owl but it is in fact a parrot. The stunning green feathers helping it to blend into its environment. 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. Kakapo 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. Kakapo 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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Kakapo: Issued 1 May 1986 - 30c
Though it resembles an owl, the beautifully patterned kakapo (Strigops habroptilus) is actually a species of parrot. Practically flightless, it is a ground-dwelling bird found in mossy beech forests, and alpine meadows and scrub. The kakapo is nocturnal and vegetarian, feeding on a variety of plants such as the leaves of tussock, rushes, fern, berries, leaves, and roots, and is famous for the large 'dust bowls' which the males make as part of their courtship display. Once widespread throughout New Zealand, the kakapo suffered heavy predation and was feared to be close to extinction until a small population was found on Stewart Island in 1977. Now found mainly in small and isolated areas of Fiordland and central Stewart Island, the kakapo is thought also to exist in parts of the North Island. The kakapo is still extremely rare. information from stamps.nzpost.co.nz/new-zealand/1985/bird-definitives |
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