Heron

Heron

Unused 2009 card with large and colourful pre-printed postage.  What you need to know:  the main caption is in Korean (왜가리 = Heron) and “scientific” (Ardea cinerea), which is indeed a Grey heron.  The stamp seems to show the same birds, but with a scientific name of Anthropoides paradisea, which is a Blue crane, the national bird of South Africa.  Someone got confused; we’re just reporting.  Grade: 1

Name: Heron

From: EAST AND SOUTH ASIA/Korea, North

Code: 20312186

Price: $6.00