Abandoned mining areas in the Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary have emerged as the most bird-rich habitat studied in the area, with researchers finding that former quarries now support a diverse mix of scrub, grassland, rocky patches, and water pools.

The study, conducted by researchers from the Wildlife Institute of India, examined bird diversity across 15 habitat types in the sanctuary between January and December 2024. The researchers recorded 130 bird species belonging to 20 orders and 55 families.