Nesting record of Indian Thick-knee (Indian Stone-Curlew) Burhinus indicus (Salvadori, 1866) in Raimona National Park, Kokrajhar, Assam

During the extensive bird survey conducted in Raimona National Park (RNP) from January to June 2023, a significant sighting was made: the observation of a nesting pair of Indian Thick-knee (Burhinus indicus) in the Pekua area of RNP, Assam. The sole nest was documented in the riparian zone within the ground zone habitat. On April 18, 2023, two mature Indian Thick-knees and one fledgling were recorded at the nesting habitat site. These birds were observed foraging in the grasslands adjacent to the nest platform during an 8-minute observation window. The observation reaffirmed the bird's breeding season, primarily occurring in March and April, as documented in previous literature. This documented instance of successful breeding of the Indian Thick-knee from Assam is significant, as no prior published literature exists on the subject. The discovery of the Indian Thick-knee nest with surviving fledglings in the riparian zones of RNP underscores the critical need for conservation and protection of this vulnerable landscape to prevent encroachment and alteration for future preservation efforts.