Arabian Partridge (Alectoris melanocephala)
The Arabian Partridge (Alectoris melanocephala), being the largest member of its genus, is a highly distinctive ground-dwelling bird characterized by its bold black crown, white facial bands, and striking pinkish-red legs. It is superbly adapted to life among the steep limestone cliffs and rugged mountainsides of the southern Arabian Peninsula, making it a prominent avian symbol of Oman's interior ranges.
To honor this native bird, Omani postal authorities featured it on the 100 Baisa denomination of the highly acclaimed 1982 Flora and Fauna Definitive Series. Meticulously printed via photogravure by the Swiss security firm Courvoisier, the stamp showcases a detailed, lifelike illustration of the partridge amidst its native rocky terrain, complete with the country name in both English and Arabic script alongside the national emblem of crossed swords and a khanjar.
To honor this native bird, Omani postal authorities featured it on the 100 Baisa denomination of the highly acclaimed 1982 Flora and Fauna Definitive Series. Meticulously printed via photogravure by the Swiss security firm Courvoisier, the stamp showcases a detailed, lifelike illustration of the partridge amidst its native rocky terrain, complete with the country name in both English and Arabic script alongside the national emblem of crossed swords and a khanjar.