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国際鳥類保護会議 << 1960年(昭和35年) 5月24日 >> 2-4-123

Congress of Bird Preservation Issued on May 24, 1960 (Showa 35)

Congress of Bird Preservation Issued on May 24, 1960 (Showa 35) In May 1960, the 12th International Council for Bird Preservation was held in Tokyo. The conference is an international organization aimed at protecting wild birds. Established in 1922. TwiceIn 1993, the name was changed to Birdlife International. Activities in Japan are carried out by the Wild Bird Society of Japan.The stamp was issued to commemorate the conference in Tokyo, and the natural monument "Toki=Wild bird crested ibis"was designed.