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The Shahin
Falcon
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COMMON NAME |
The Shahin Falcon
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ZOOLOGICAL NAME |
Falco peregrinus peregrinator |
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LOCAL NAME |
Chingfinnyel (lep) |
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FAMILY |
Falconidae |
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DISTRIBUTION |
Seen up to 9000 ft elevation near Lachung
in North Sikkim. |
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DESCRIPTION |
A powerful,broad houldered,streamlined
hawk with long pointed wings and swift direct flight. |
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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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