Moussier's redstart (Phoenicurus moussieri)

This stamp celebrates the Moussier's Redstart (Phoenicurus moussieri), a small passerine endemic to the Maghreb. The illustration highlights the male with contrasting plumage of orange, black and white, symbolizing the biological specificity of the Tunisian Atlas region. Unlike migratory species, this bird embodies the territorial identity and stability of the country's mountain and scrub ecosystems, making it a familiar and precious figure in North Africa's natural heritage.