Yugoslavia year 1985 Fauna – Birds postage stamps set MNH stamps �� Issue overview Country: Yugoslavia (SFRY) Year: 1985 Issue type: Airmail stamps (Fauna – Birds theme) Set size: 2 stamps Catalog numbers: Michel 2098–2099, Scott C172–C173 �� Theme: Birds & aviation This issue is a combined thematic set: Fauna (birds) Airmail / aviation Each stamp shows: A bird species in flight An aircraft, symbolizing speed and modern postal transport �� The concept links natural flight (birds) with human flight (airplanes)—a classic design idea in airmail philately. �� Stamp subjects (set of 2) 1️⃣ Lower value stamp Bird: Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops) Paired with: aircraft (older/smaller type) 2️⃣ Higher value stamp Bird: Bird of prey (commonly identified as osprey) Paired with: modern jet aircraft ✔ Both stamps emphasize movement, wings, and flight dynamics
