Long-legged Buzzard (Buteo rufinus)

Issued in the 1960s as part of the Birds definitive series of the Kingdom of Libya, this stamp commemorates the Long-legged Buzzard (Buteo rufinus), a large bird of prey found across North Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Eurasia. The series was issued to showcase notable bird species and to promote interest in ornithology, wildlife, and the natural heritage of Libya. As a powerful raptor adapted to open landscapes and desert environments, the Long-legged Buzzard is an important predator within its ecosystem.

By featuring the Long-legged Buzzard, the Kingdom of Libya highlighted the richness of its native wildlife and the importance of preserving natural habitats that support birds of prey. The issue celebrated Libya's biodiversity and encouraged appreciation of wildlife conservation, emphasizing the ecological role of raptors in maintaining balanced and healthy ecosystems.