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Owls & nightjars
Oriental Scops-Owl
Otus sunia
Resident + winter influxMedium timing confidence
Winter influx in Chiang Mai & Lamphun
Seasonal increase beginsNov 14
PeakJan 23
Seasonal increase fadesFeb 27
Best windowJan 9 – Feb 6
Habitat
- Primary
- Forest / woodland
- Secondary
- Orchards, forest edge and secondary growth
- Elevation
- Lowland–foothill
Closest practical Chiang Mai option
Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary
~75 kmMedium confidence
Where to look
- Doi Inthanon National Park
- Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary
- Mae Ping National Park
- Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park
Timing describes the winter increase, not the arrival/departure of the whole local population. Nocturnal target; best searched by listening after dusk or before dawn.
Evidence & sources
1 checklist/site-confirmed; 2 range/record-confirmed; remaining slots use habitat + regional hotspot evidence.