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Outlook Traveller SIGN IN WITH GOOGLE Sikkim has around 550 avian species, Home > Explore > Story > The Best Places to See Sikkim s Birds Sikkim is known for its winged wonders. And we don t just mean butterflies if you re looking to go birdwatching in Sikkim, here s the guide 01 Min Read Sikkim’s exceptional biodiverse landscape supports over 22 restricted-range bird species, including at least 19 species that are endemic to the region and bird species that are not found anywhere else in the world. Its unique position on the map means that, despite its small size, Sikkim, with over 550 species, has a birdlist that is almost as diverse as that of Bhutan or Nepal. ....
Outlook Traveller SIGN IN WITH GOOGLE The Definitive Wildlife Holiday Guide to Sikkim The red panda, the state animal of Sikkim, can be found on the coat of arms of the Sikkim Forest Department, Photo Credit: Shutterstock Home > Explore > Story > The Definitive Wildlife Holiday Guide to Sikkim The dense forests, hills and mountains of Sikkim are home to a huge variety of animal species from musk deer and red panda, to bharal or blue sheep, the Himalayan black bear and the elusive snow leopard. 09 Min Read Due to encroachments, and climate change, many of the species found in Sikkim are endangered or threatened. The lowland forests of Sikkim are home to Sikkim’s largest reptile Burmese python, house geckos, the Himalayan crestless porcupine, the Chinese pangolin, and barking deer. ....