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The
Lammergeier or Bearded Vulture
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COMMON NAME |
The Lammergeier or Bearded Vulture
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ZOOLOGICAL NAME |
Gypaetus barbatus aureus |
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LOCAL NAME |
Laknangbang(Lep) |
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FAMILY |
Accipitridae |
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DISTRIBUTION |
Common in Sikkim,but not abundant between
4000 and 16,000 ft.and also up to 24,000 ft in
Gangtok,Lachen,Lachung etc. |
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DESCRIPTION |
Eagle-like,with cream coloured feathered
head and neck. |
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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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