10. Polytremis discreta discreta (Elwes & Edwards, 1897) (Himalayan Swift)

Remarks. This species is legally protected under schedule II of the Indian Wildlife (Protected) Act, 1972 (Anonymous 1997). A single individual was recorded at Betlingchhip (23°48’51” N & 92°15’33” E, ca. 335 m above msl.) in Jampui Hills, while busking on a bush. This record was made on 08.xi.2019. This species is very rare throughout the state.

Current known distribution. Pakistan, Myanmar, India (Jammu & Kashmir to Northeast India) (Van Gasse 2013; Varshney & Smetacek 2015).