Cyananthus incanus

Cyananthus incanus

Cyananthus incanus is found in Sikkim's temperate to alpine biomes to 5300 meters elevation. Elevation: 3721 meters. Native range is Central Himalaya to China…


Campanula aristata

Campanula aristata

Campanula aristata is found in Sikkim's temperate to alpine biomes to 5000 meters elevation. Elevation: 3721 meters. Native range is Afghanistan to Central…


Codonopsis ovata

Codonopsis ovata

Codonopsis ovata is found in Sikkim's subalpine biome. Elevation: 4831 meters. Native range is Central Asia to West Himalaya.


Codonopsis ovata

Codonopsis ovata

Codonopsis ovata is found in Sikkim's subalpine biome. Elevation: 4831 meters. Native range is Central Asia to West Himalaya.


Codonopsis ovata

Codonopsis ovata

Codonopsis ovata is found in Sikkim's subalpine biome. Elevation: 4483 meters. Native range is Central Asia to West Himalaya.


Rufous-vented yuhina (Yuhina occipitalis)

Rufous-vented yuhina (Yuhina occipitalis)

This was perhaps just another spring morning here in Bhutan, but to me it was such a special time at this location. This day started with such a beautiful and…


Paradise Jacamar (Galbula dea)

Paradise Jacamar (Galbula dea)

Definitely the most beautiful of the jacamars! From the western canopy tower of Cristalino Jungle Lodge I enjoyed not just this one, but also its mate.…


Rufous-tailed Jacamar (Galbula ruficauda)

Rufous-tailed Jacamar (Galbula ruficauda)

You'll probably hear the characteristic song before you'll see this beautiful bird. This one is sitting on a branch hanging over the river that runs through…


Lysipomia pumila

Lysipomia pumila

The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species, and I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far from enough to explore all the incredible…


Lobelia oligophylla

Lobelia oligophylla

Grows alongside the springs, streams, rivers and some lagoons. Altitude: 4131 metres. Native range is Ecuador to southernmost South America.