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Wetland birds

Eurasian Coot

Fulica atra

Resident + winter influxHigh timing confidence

Winter influx in Chiang Mai & Lamphun

Seasonal increase beginsNov 7
PeakNov 28
Seasonal increase fadesMar 6
Best windowNov 14 – Dec 12

Habitat

Primary
Open freshwater with emergent vegetation
Secondary
Reservoirs, ponds and marshes
Elevation
Lowland

Closest practical Chiang Mai option

Huai Tueng Thao
~12 kmMedium confidence

Where to look

  1. Fang paddies / ponds
  2. Huai Bong Reservoir
  3. Mae Kuang Dam
  4. Huai Tueng Thao
  5. Tha Ton / Mae Kok River

Timing describes the winter increase, not arrival/departure of the whole local population.

Evidence & sources

1 checklist/site-confirmed; 0 district/range-record confirmed; remaining slots use habitat + project public-hotspot evidence.

Biological/status source