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The
Himalayan Kestrel
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COMMON NAME |
The Himalayan Kestrel
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ZOOLOGICAL NAME |
Falco tinnunculus interstinctus |
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LOCAL NAME |
Tingkyi(Lep) |
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FAMILY |
Falconidae |
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DISTRIBUTION |
Found in the Rungbong valley from 5000
ft.upwards.Also seen in rangpo,Martam,Dikchu,Gangtok etc
during Nov.to April. |
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DESCRIPTION |
Has bright red legs and bill.Above,
closely barred black and white. |
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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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