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Raptors

Himalayan Griffon

Gyps himalayensis

Irregular / irruptive non-breeding visitorLow timing confidence

Season in Chiang Mai & Lamphun

Regular arrivalDec 12
PeakDec 19
Regular departureJan 2
Prime windowDec 12 – Jan 2

Habitat

Primary
Mountain ridges / open sky
Secondary
High-elevation valleys and soaring corridors
Elevation
Montane–high

Closest practical Chiang Mai option

Doi Inthanon National Park
~95 kmHigh confidence

Where to look

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

Rare/irregular target: check current reports before making a dedicated trip. Usually an irruptive/soaring target rather than a dependable stakeout. Timing is based on sparse local data; treat the dates as an alert window rather than a stable seasonal curve.

Evidence & sources

0 checklist/site-confirmed; 4 named district/range records; remaining slots use habitat + project public-hotspot evidence.

Biological/status source