This eight-stamp set celebrates the diverse migratory birds that traverse Jordan's strategic position along major bird migration routes between Europe, Asia, and Africa. Jordan Post issued this commemorative set to highlight the country's rich avian biodiversity and the importance of protecting these seasonal visitors. The stamps showcase a variety of species including waterfowl, raptors, and songbirds that depend on Jordan's wetlands, forests, and desert oases during their long journeys. Each stamp features detailed photography capturing these birds in their natural habitats, from the majestic Great White Pelican and Grey-crowned Crane to smaller species like the European Bee-eater and Eurasian Blackcap. The designs bear the date 2013 although the stamps were officially issued in February 2014. This philatelic tribute underscores Jordan's commitment to wildlife conservation and its role as a critical stopover point in the East African-West Asian flyway, one of the world's most important bird migration corridors.
تحتفل هذه المجموعة المكونة من ثمانية طوابع بالطيور المهاجرة المتنوعة التي تعبر الموقع الاستراتيجي للأردن على طول طرق الهجرة الرئيسية للطيور بين أوروبا وآسيا وأفريقيا. أصدر البريد الأردني هذه المجموعة التذكارية لتسليط الضوء على التنوع البيولوجي الغني للطيور في البلاد وأهمية حماية هؤلاء الزوار الموسميين. تعرض الطوابع مجموعة متنوعة من الأنواع بما في ذلك الطيور المائية والجوارح والطيور المغردة التي تعتمد على الأراضي الرطبة والغابات والواحات الصحراوية في الأردن خلال رحلاتها الطويلة. يتميز كل طابع بتصوير مفصل يلتقط هذه الطيور في بيئاتها الطبيعية. تحمل التصاميم تاريخ 2013 رغم أن الطوابع صدرت رسمياً في فبراير 2014.
| JS#: | P2014-02.01 |
| SG#: | 2486 |
| SC#: | 2178 |
| Color: | indigo blue |
| Perforation : | |
| Issue Date: | 09-Feb-2014 |
| Description: |
Great White Pelican standing on rocky shore with its distinctive large yellow bill and white plumage against a blue background. |
| Notes: | dated "2013" |
| JS#: | P2014-02.02 |
| SG#: | 2485 |
| SC#: | 2179 |
| Color: | olive gold chocolate |
| Perforation : | |
| Issue Date: | 09-Feb-2014 |
| Description: |
Grey-crowned Crane displaying its characteristic golden crown feathers and elegant posture while standing in grassland habitat. |
| Notes: | dated "2013" |
| JS#: | P2014-02.03 |
| SG#: | 2487 |
| SC#: | 2180 |
| Color: | sage green olive green chocolate |
| Perforation : | |
| Issue Date: | 09-Feb-2014 |
| Description: |
Male Mallard duck with its distinctive iridescent green head and brown breast resting among small white flowers in grass. |
| Notes: | dated "2013" |
| JS#: | P2014-02.04 |
| SG#: | 2488 |
| SC#: | 2181 |
| Color: | bistre grey chocolate |
| Perforation : | |
| Issue Date: | 09-Feb-2014 |
| Description: |
Collared Flycatcher perched on a thin branch, showing its bold black and white plumage pattern typical of breeding males. |
| Notes: | dated "2013" |
| JS#: | P2014-02.05 |
| SG#: | 2489 |
| SC#: | 2182 |
| Color: | pale grey chocolate yellow brown |
| Perforation : | |
| Issue Date: | 09-Feb-2014 |
| Description: |
Common Buzzard standing alert with its mottled brown plumage and keen yellow eyes against a neutral background. |
| Notes: | dated "2013" |
| JS#: | P2014-02.06 |
| SG#: | 2490 |
| SC#: | 2183 |
| Color: | black flesh sepia |
| Perforation : | |
| Issue Date: | 09-Feb-2014 |
| Description: |
Eurasian Blackcap with distinctive brown-orange cap perched on a branch among green foliage. |
| Notes: | dated "2013" |
| JS#: | P2014-02.07 |
| SG#: | 2492 |
| SC#: | 2184 |
| Color: | white black chocolate |
| Perforation : | |
| Issue Date: | 09-Feb-2014 |
| Description: |
Glossy Ibis wading in shallow water, displaying its dark iridescent plumage and characteristic long curved bill. |
| Notes: | dated "2013" |
| JS#: | P2014-02.08 |
| SG#: | 2491 |
| SC#: | 2185 |
| Color: | sage green sepia |
| Perforation : | |
| Issue Date: | 09-Feb-2014 |
| Description: |
European Bee-eater perched on a branch, showing its brilliant multicolored plumage with orange, blue, and green hues. |
| Notes: | dated "2013" |