This Canadian 45¢ postal stationery envelope, issued in 1995, features a beautifully detailed illustration of the Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus), one of Canada’s largest and most striking woodland birds. Rendered by artist Pierre Leduc, the design captures the bird clinging to a tree trunk, showcasing its bold red crest and strong profile.
The reverse side includes an extensive bilingual write-up describing the species’ habitat, nesting behaviour, and year-round presence in Canadian forests—adding natural history value to the philatelic piece.
Designed by Raymond Bellemare, this envelope is a desirable addition for collectors of Canadian wildlife issues, postal stationery, and thematic bird-themed philately.
A clean, unused example like this highlights both the artwork and the natural science narrative that accompanied Canada Post’s 1990s wildlife releases.