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Shrikes

Brown Shrike

Lanius cristatus

Winter visitorHigh timing confidence

Season in Chiang Mai & Lamphun

Regular arrivalSep 5
PeakOct 24
Regular departureApr 10
Prime windowOct 10 – Nov 7

Habitat

Primary
Open scrub / farmland
Secondary
Grassland, paddies and scattered perches
Elevation
Lowland–foothill

Closest practical Chiang Mai option

Mae Hia Agricultural College
~8–10 kmHigh confidence

Where to look

  1. Mae Hia Agricultural College
  2. Huai Tueng Thao
  3. Chiang Dao paddies
  4. Tha Ton / Mae Kok River
  5. Ban Thi paddies

Evidence & sources

Mae Hia: checklist/site-confirmed. Other ranked locations retain the previously validated evidence mix; see Location source(s).

Biological/status source