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Danfe

Posted by Thulung on 3 November, 2008
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Danfe (Impeyan Pheasant) is the national bird of Nepal. Commonly found throughout the Himilayan region of Nepal and can be seen while trekking through Namche Bazar, Sagarmatha Zone which is part of Eastern Development Region. There are about six different species of Pheasant found in Nepal, one being Impeyan Pheasant, commonly known as Danfe [...]

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Rhododendron

Posted by Thulung on 28 October, 2008
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Rhododendron is one of the most well known flower of Nepal. Red Rhododendron, known as Lali Guras in Nepali, is the National Flower of Nepal.  Rhododendron means " Rose Tree" (Rhodo "Rose" Dendron "Tree") in Greek. There are about 30 different species of Rhododendron found in Nepal, some of the popular colours are red, [...]

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Birds of Nepal

Posted by Thulung on 7 September, 2008
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Lesser Stork - Photo: Photo: IkimaNepal.com By: Yatra Thulung

Jungle Babbler - Photo: IkimaNepal.com By: Yatra Thulung

Shrike - Photo: IkimaNepal.com By: Yatra Thulung

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