2016Endangered Species - Griffon Vulture - First Day Cover

Аmong all birds, the most endangered groups are the birds of prey. All four species of eagles, vultures, we lost in the Republic of Srpska. Popovo polje and Mount Bjelasnica is one of the last habitats of griffon vulture nesting in eastern Herzegovina. In this area the last flock was seen in the late 20th century. According to available data, the last colony of griffon vulture in the Popovo polje disappeared with the beginning of the war in 1991. Part of that flock settled on Uvac, which increased the number of population in Serbia.