Picus flavinucha (Greater Yellownape - Male) - Sikkim Bird

Picus flavinucha (Greater Yellownape - Male)

Place : Chisopani, Singtam, East Sikkim
Date: April 16,  2010
Pic: Shital Pradhan

Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Aves
Order:	Piciformes
Family:	Picidae
Genus:	Picus
Species:	P. flavinucha

Cymbidium Kurralta Park 'Tennyson' - Sikkim Flora

Cymbidium Kurralta Park 'Tennyson'

Place : Gangtok, East Sikkim
Date: March 10,  2010
Pic: Shital Pradhan

Cymbidium Kurralta Park 'Tennyson'

Place : Gangtok, East Sikkim
Date: March 10,  2010
Pic: Shital Pradhan

Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Monocots Order: Asparagales Family: Orchidaceae Subfamily: Epidendroideae Tribe: Cymbidieae Subtribe: Cyrtopodiinae Alliance: Cyrtopodiinae Genus: Cymbidium Species: C. tracyanum

Seed parent Pollen parent Genus Cymbidium Cymbidium Epithet Yowie Flame Chocolada

Aethopyga nipalensis (Green-tailed Sunbird - Male) - Sikkim Bird

Aethopyga nipalensis (Green-tailed Sunbird - Male)

Place : Barsey, South Sikkim
Date: April 14,  2014
Pic: Shital Pradhan

Aethopyga nipalensis (Green-tailed Sunbird - Male)

Place : Barsey, South Sikkim
Date: April 14,  2014
Pic: Shital Pradhan

	Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes Family: Nectariniidae Genus: Aethopyga Species: A. nipalensis

Vanellus duvaucelii (River Lapwing) - Sikkim Bird

Vanellus duvaucelii (River Lapwing)

Place : Rangpo, East Sikkim
Date: January  1,  2014
Pic: Santosh Sharma

Phaenicophaeus tristis (Green-billed Malkoha) - Sikkim Bird

Phaenicophaeus tristis (Green-billed Malkoha)

Place : Sirwani, South Sikkim
Date: April 13,  2010
Pic: Shital Pradhan

Kingdom:       Animalia

Phylum:          Chordata

Class:              Aves

Order:            Cuculiformes

Family:           Cuculidae

Genus:            Phaenicophaeus

Species:           P. tristis

Binomial name: Phaenicophaeus tristis (Lesson, 1830)

Other Names:  Green-billed malkoha

Special feature:  The birds are waxy bluish black with a long graduated tail with white tips to the tail feathers. The bill is prominent and curved. (Source: Wikipedia)

Dendrobium aphyllum (Leafless Dendrobium) - Sikkim Orchid

Dendrobium aphyllum (Leafless Dendrobium)

Place : Chisopani, Singtam, East Sikkim
Date: Aprol 2,  2010
Pic: Shital Pradhan

Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Monocots
Order:	Asparagales
Family:	Orchidaceae
Subfamily:	Epidendroideae
Tribe:	Dendrobieae
Subtribe:	Dendrobiinae
Genus:	Dendrobium
Species:	D. aphyllum

Phaius tancarvilleae (Greater Swamp-orchid) - Sikkim Orchid

Phaius tancarvilleae (Greater Swamp-orchid)

Place : Sungdung, Rongli, East Sikkim
Date: March 30,  2010
Pic: Shital Pradhan

Other names : 

Swamp Lily, Swamp Orchid, Nun's orchid and Veiled orchid

Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Monocots
Order:	Asparagales
Family:	Orchidaceae
Subfamily:	Epidendroideae
Tribe:	Collabieae
Alliance:	Calanthe
Genus:	Phaius
Species:	P. tancarvilleae

The species is considered  endangered under Australia's Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).

Theretra nessus (Yam Hawk Moth) - Sikkim Moth

Theretra nessus (Yam Hawk Moth)

Place : Ravangla,  South Sikkim
Date: April 6,  2014
Pic: Shital Pradhan

Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Sphingidae
Genus:	Theretra
Species:	T. nessus

Accipiter trivirgatus (Crested Goshawk) - Sikkim Bird

Accipiter trivirgatus (Crested Goshawk)

Place : Shantinagar, Singtam,  East Sikkim
Date: April 6,  2014
Pic: Shital Pradhan

The Crested Goshawk (Accipiter trivirgatus) is a stunning bird of prey belonging to the family Accipitridae. This medium-sized raptor is notable for its prominent crest, robust build, and broad wings, making it well-adapted for hunting in dense forest habitats. Its striking plumage features a mix of grey and brown, providing excellent camouflage among the foliage.

Primarily found in the lush forests of Southeast Asia, including Sikkim, Myanmar, and Thailand, the Crested Goshawk preys on birds and small mammals, showcasing remarkable agility and speed while hunting. With keen eyesight and powerful talons, it is a formidable predator.

Generally solitary or found in pairs, this bird communicates through sharp calls during the breeding season. Both parents participate in raising their young, highlighting a remarkable teamwork dynamic. The Crested Goshawk represents the delicate balance of nature, reminding us of the importance of preserving its habitat for future generations.

Rhyacornis fuliginosa (Plumbeous Water Redstart - Female) - Sikkim Bird

Rhyacornis fuliginosa (Plumbeous Water Redstart - Female)

Place : Rongli, East Sikkim

Date: March 8, 2015

Pic: Shital Pradhan

Rhyacornis fuliginosa (Plumbeous Water Redstart - Female)

Place : Shantinagar, East Sikkim
Date: April 9,  2010
Pic: Shital Pradhan