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French Polynesia 1991 Endemic Birds MNH Set of 2 - Tuamotu Kingfisher & Kuhl\'s Lorikeet
You are purchasing a mint never hinged set of 2 stamps from French Polynesia\'s 1991 \"Oiseaux Uniques au Monde\" (Birds Unique to the World) series, featuring two of the rarest and most beautiful endemic birds of the Pacific.
17F - Tuamotu Kingfisher (Halcyon gambieri / Todiramphus gambieri)Known locally as the \"Kote\'ute\'u\" or \"Martin Chasseur,\" this brilliantly colored kingfisher is found only on the tiny atoll of Niau in the Tuamotu Archipelago. It is one of the rarest kingfishers in the world and is classified as critically endangered.
21F - Kuhl\'s Lorikeet / Rimatara Lorikeet (Vini kuhlii)Known locally as the \"Vini Ura\" or \"Lori de Kuhl,\" this vivid red and green lorikeet is endemic to Rimatara in the Austral Islands. It is listed as endangered and is among the most sought-after birds by ornithologists and birdwatchers visiting the Pacific.
Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH) - fresh, vibrant colors, full original gum, no faults.
A must-have for bird topical collectors, French Polynesia specialists, and Pacific island philatelists.
