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The Snow Partridge
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COMMON NAME |
The Snow Partridge
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ZOOLOGICAL NAME |
Falco tinnunculus interstinctus |
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LOCAL NAME |
Lerwa lerwa Lerwa(Bhu) |
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FAMILY |
Phasianidae |
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DISTRIBUTION |
Commonn at elevations between 10,000 and
15,000 ft.in winter in Singalila
Ridge,Thangu,Yumthang,Changu. |
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DESCRIPTION |
M Above, crown, nape and sides of neck
ashy grey.F Above, including crown and nape,pale rufous. |
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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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