First Breeding Record and Photographic Documentation of the Indian Pitta (Pitta brachyura) in Ajmer, Rajasthan
Divaker Yadav, Indu Yadav, Muskan Singh, Ruby Malik
Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · pp. 84–92 · Published 18 Jun 2025
10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i2197Abstract
Aims: The aim of this study is to identify the sites of occurrence of the Indian Pitta (Pitta brachyura) in Ajmer and its surrounding areas, which possess ecological features conducive to the species' presence. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at Aravalli hill ranges of Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. From May 2023 to May 2025. Methodology: A total of 171 study grids of 1 km2 was marked in the study area. We used Line transect, Road transect, Point observations and Acoustic observations to record the presence of Indian Pitta. Results: Indian Pitta was recorded and photographed at three sites of study, two nests at different sites were also recorded indicating the breeding of Indian Pitta in Ajmer, Rajasthan. Conclusion: This article provides first photographic record of Indian Pitta from Aravalli’s of Ajmer, Rajasthan along with confirmation of its breeding in this area. The results will be pivotal for further studies that focuses on conservation of Indian Pitta and other Aravalli birds.
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