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The Indian
Sparrow hawk

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COMMON NAME |
The Indian Sparrow hawk
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ZOOLOGICAL NAME |
Accipiter nisus melaschistos |
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FAMILY |
Accipitridae |
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DISTRIBUTION |
Found in frontiers up to 10,160 ft like
in Rungbong valley 4500 ft.Lachung
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DESCRIPTION |
Above, slaty, grey, darkest on head,
palest on rump. |
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Rhododendron


Amongst the many
floral treaties of Sikkim Himalaya one of the earliest ones may be
found over the genus Rhododendron (Gk. rhodo = red, dendrons = tree
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Orchid


Orchid
known for their brilliance in colors, unusual shapes
attractive growth habits, variety in fragrance and
exquisite beauty can attract any nature lovers.
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Medicinal Plant


Sikkim
with its total geographical area of 7,096 sq km is
bestowed with a huge diversity of flora and fauna.
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