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Shrikes

Long-tailed Shrike

Lanius schach

Resident + winter influxHigh timing confidence

Winter influx in Chiang Mai & Lamphun

Seasonal increase beginsOct 3
PeakDec 12
Seasonal increase fadesApr 10
Best windowNov 28 – Dec 26

Habitat

Primary
Open farmland / scrub
Secondary
Grassland, paddies and roadside perches
Elevation
Lowland–foothill

Closest practical Chiang Mai option

Mae Hia Agricultural College
~8–10 kmHigh confidence

Where to look

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

Timing describes the winter increase, not arrival/departure of the whole local population.

Evidence & sources

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

Biological/status source