This striking 20 Agorot stamp from Israel, issued in 1971, features the Tristram’s Grackle (Onychognathus tristramii), a unique bird native to the rocky deserts of the Middle East. The design showcases the species in flight, highlighting its glossy black plumage and vivid orange wing patches. Named after the 19th-century naturalist Henry Baker Tristram, this bird is a familiar sight near the Dead Sea and Judean Desert cliffs. The stamp forms part of Israel’s beautifully illustrated wildlife series celebrating regional fauna.