European Bee-Eating Birds - Merops apiaster

From a series dedicated to the protection of nature, this stamp magnificently illustrates the European Bee-eater, locally called Mimoun. Sadok Ben Yacoub's work precisely describes the vibrant multi-colored plumage of this migratory bird: red back, yellow throat and green wings. The bee-eater is a symbol of the cycle of seasons in Tunisia, arriving in spring to nest in the sandy banks of the north of the country.
This show raises awareness about the preservation of biodiversity. Tunisia, located on one of the main migration routes between Europe and Africa, plays a crucial ecological role for these species.