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The Peacock is the national bird of India ,In the new column “Bird Stamp of the month” let us take a look at this gorgeous bird which is part and parcel of Indians' life in one form or the other.
Many countries worldwide have released stamp on Peacock,due to bytes constraint I am presenting few of them.
The Peacock ,the national bird of India is emblematic of qualities such as beauty, grace, pride and mysticism.Peacock is a multihued, swan-sized bird, with a fan-shaped crest of feathers, a white patch under the eye and a long, slender neck. Much in contrast to the natural phenomenon, the male specie of the bird is much more strikingly stunning than its female counterpart. The male bird, peacock, flaunts a gleaming blue breast and neck and a spectacular bronze-green train of around 200 elongated feathers. It is capable of extending its tail erect like fan as ostentatious display.
Peacock is illustrated in pictures accompanying Indian Gods and Goddesses. The sacred bird of the India, the bird was once bred for food, but now hunting of peacocks is banned in India. It is protected not only by a religious sentiment, but also by parliamentary statute. Peacocks have been given full protection under the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Apart from India, it is also involved to the cultures prevalent in Far East, Ancient Persia, Greek and Christian. While the figure of peacock features in various Islamic religious buildings, the bird is symbolic to 'Resurrection of Christ' in Christianity.
INDIPEX 1973 First Day Cover With Indian Stamp Of Peacock
Miniature Sheet With Stamp On Peacock From Thailand
Miniature Sheet With Stamp On Peacock From China
Miniature Sheet With Stamp On Peacock From Thailand
China Stamp On Peacock
Endangered Species Peacock On United Nations Stamp
First Day Cover Of Laos Post On Peacock
First Day Cover Of Laos Post On Peacock
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