Stamp: Carrier Pigeon and UPU (Cambodia 1974)
Carrier Pigeon and UPU (Cambodia 1974)
02 November (Cambodia ) within release 100th Anniversary of the UPU goes into circulation Stamp Carrier Pigeon and UPU face value 10 Cambodian riel
| Stamp Carrier Pigeon and UPU in catalogues | |
|---|---|
| Michel: | Mi: KH 400A |
| Stamp Number: | Sn: KH 331 |
| Yvert et Tellier: | Yt: KH 346A |
Stamp is square format.
Also in the issue 100th Anniversary of the UPU:
- Stamp - Space and Emblem UPU face value 700;
- Souvenir Sheet - Headquarters face value 1,200;
- Stamp - Carrier Pigeon and UPU face value 10;
- Souvenir Sheet - Carrier Pigeon and UPU face value 10;
- Stamp - Sailing Ship and UPU Emblem face value 60;
- Souvenir Sheet - Sailing Ship and Emblem UPU face value 60;
- Souvenir Sheet - Space and Emblem UPU face value 700;
Stamp Carrier Pigeon and UPU it reflects the thematic directions:
The homing pigeon, also called the mail pigeon or messenger pigeon, is a variety of domestic pigeons (Columba livia domestica) derived from the wild rock dove, selectively bred for its ability to find its way home over extremely long distances. The rock dove has an innate homing ability, meaning that it will generally return to its nest using magnetoreception. Flights as long as 1,800 km (1,100 miles) have been recorded by birds in competitive pigeon racing. Their average flying speed over moderate 965 km (600 miles) distances is around 97 km/h (60 miles per hour) and speeds of up to 160 km/h (100 miles per hour) have been observed in top racers for short[clarification needed] distances.
