Belize – Scott # 400, used

Description

This Belize definitive stamp, Scott #400, was issued as part of a pictorial wildlife series highlighting native bird species. The design features the citreoline trogon, a colorful tropical bird found in forested regions of Central America.

The illustration presents the bird perched on a branch in profile, emphasizing its rich green upper plumage and contrasting yellow underparts. Rendered in a soft, naturalistic style, the image reflects a late 20th-century trend toward educational wildlife themes in stamp design, combining aesthetic appeal with species identification.

A subtle gradient background enhances the bird’s coloration without distracting from the subject, while the crown emblem and country name maintain continuity with Belize’s definitive issues of the period. The denomination is clearly displayed, ensuring practical postal readability alongside visual interest.

This example is offered used, bearing a clear postal cancellation consistent with normal commercial mail usage. Used copies are common for this issue and are collected by enthusiasts of birds, ornithology, and Central American wildlife stamps.

• Scott Catalog Number: 400

• Denomination: 35 cents

• Design: Citreoline Trogon

• Condition: Used

• Country: Belize