|
The
Japanese Desert Buzzard
|
COMMON NAME |
The Japanese Desert Buzzard
|
|
ZOOLOGICAL NAME |
Buteo buteo burmanicus |
|
LOCAL NAME |
Pangtiongnok(Lep) |
|
FAMILY |
Accipitridae |
|
SUB-FAMILY |
|
|
DISTRIBUTION |
The specimens are seen in Lachen and
Gangtok during September,October,November. |
|
DESCRIPTION |
Like a small eagle,has extremely variable
in coloration,from pale buffy brown to dark brown with
paler head and neck. |
|
|
|
|
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
). |
| |
|
|
|
Orchid
Orchid
known for their brilliance in colors, unusual shapes
attractive growth habits, variety in fragrance and
exquisite beauty can attract any nature lovers.
|
| |
|
|
|
Medicinal Plant
Sikkim
with its total geographical area of 7,096 sq km is
bestowed with a huge diversity of flora and fauna.
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
