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Ducks & waterfowl

Ferruginous Duck

Aythya nyroca

Rare winter visitorLow timing confidence

Season in Chiang Mai & Lamphun

Regular arrivalNov 7
PeakFeb 27
Regular departureMar 13
Prime windowFeb 13 – Mar 13

Habitat

Primary
Freshwater lake / reservoir
Secondary
Open water with vegetated margins
Elevation
Lowland

Closest practical Chiang Mai option

Mae Kuang Dam (check current reports)
~30 kmLow confidence

Where to look

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

Evidence & sources

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

Biological/status source