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Woodpeckers & allies

Eurasian Wryneck

Jynx torquilla

Winter visitorHigh timing confidence

Season in Chiang Mai & Lamphun

Regular arrivalSep 19
PeakDec 19
Regular departureMar 13
Prime windowDec 5 – Jan 2

Habitat

Primary
Open woodland with scattered trees
Secondary
Orchards, rough grass and farmland edge
Elevation
Lowland–foothill

Closest practical Chiang Mai option

Mae Hia Agricultural College
~8–10 kmMedium confidence

Where to look

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

Evidence & sources

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

Biological/status source