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The Eastern Goosander
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COMMON NAME |
The Eastern Goosander |
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ZOOLOGICAL NAME |
Mergus merganser orientalis |
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FAMILY |
Anatidae |
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DISTRIBUTION
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Found on the upper reaches of the swift-flowing Teesta
River, and in Tibetan facies of N. Sikkim. |
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DESCRIPTION |
M, above, head, neck and crest black. |
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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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