Issue: Japan Tringa Guttifer (Nordmann’s Greenshank) 1984 Stamp
Type: Stamp
Number of Stamps: 1
Stamps Denomination: 60 ¥,
Issue Date: 1984
Issued By: Japan Post NIPPON
Nordmann Greenshank
Japan featured the Nordmann Greenshank, scientifically known as Tringa guttifer on a wildlife stamp issued in 1984. This uncommon shorebird is recognized for its slender body long legs straight bill, and pale appearance. It belongs to the wader group and spends different parts of its annual cycle across Asian coastal regions. The species depends on suitable wetlands mudflats and shoreline environments for feeding and resting. Its appearance on postage reflects Japan interest in presenting native and migratory wildlife through philatelic art. This issue combines postal history with an appreciation of a distinctive species found along important Asian migration routes.
Rare Shorebird
The 1984 issue presents Nordmann Greenshank as an important subject from the world of birds and natural history. Tringa guttifer is a migratory wader with a relatively restricted breeding distribution and seasonal movements through parts of Asia. Its coastal lifestyle connects it with tidal flats shallow waters, and wetland habitats where it searches for food. The stamp artwork focuses attention on the bird’s recognizable shape and elegant stance, creating a pleasing composition for a wildlife collection.
Japan’s Wildlife Stamp
Japan 1984 postage issue gives collectors a glimpse into the natural world through its depiction of Nordmann Greenshank. The bird journey across Asian territories highlights the importance of wetlands and shoreline habitats that support many traveling waders. As part of a wildlife-focused collection this stamp represents the connection between nature illustration and postal history giving Tringa guttifer a memorable place within Japan 1984 philatelic output.
