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Owls & nightjars

Gray Nightjar

Caprimulgus jotaka

Resident + winter influxMedium timing confidence

Winter influx in Chiang Mai & Lamphun

Seasonal increase beginsJan 2
PeakFeb 13
Seasonal increase fadesFeb 27
Best windowJan 30 – Feb 27

Habitat

Primary
Open montane forest / clearings
Secondary
Road edges, scrub and forest openings
Elevation
Foothill–montane

Closest practical Chiang Mai option

Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary
~75 kmMedium-High confidence

Where to look

  1. Doi Angkhang
  2. Doi Inthanon National Park
  3. Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary
  4. Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park

Timing describes the winter increase, not the arrival/departure of the whole local population. Mostly a dusk/night target; calling birds are often easier to detect than perched birds.

Evidence & sources

1 checklist/site-confirmed; 2 range/record-confirmed; remaining slots use habitat + regional hotspot evidence.

Biological/status source