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The
Crimson Horned Pheasant
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COMMON NAME |
The Crimson Horned Pheasant
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ZOOLOGICAL NAME |
Tragopan satyra |
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LOCAL NAME
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Monal (Nep) |
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FAMILY |
Phasianidae |
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DISTRIBUTION |
Common at elevations between 8000 and
12,000 ft. in Lachen,Lachung,Zemu,Karponang.
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DESCRIPTION |
M Above,head and crest black with
crimson markings.F Above,rufous buff,vermiculated,barred
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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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