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Raptors

Imperial Eagle

Aquila heliaca

Winter visitorHigh timing confidence

Season in Chiang Mai & Lamphun

Regular arrivalNov 14
PeakJan 2
Regular departureFeb 6
Prime windowDec 19 – Jan 16

Habitat

Primary
Open rice fields / broad farmland
Secondary
Paddies with large trees and open hunting space
Elevation
Lowland

Closest practical Chiang Mai option

Ban Thi paddies
~25–35 kmHigh confidence

Where to look

  1. Doi Lo paddies
  2. Ban Thi paddies
  3. Mueang Lamphun paddies

Rare/irregular target: check current reports before making a dedicated trip.

Evidence & sources

0 checklist/site-confirmed; 2 named district/range records; remaining slots use habitat + project public-hotspot evidence.

Biological/status source