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Flycatchers & niltavas
Rufous-gorgeted Flycatcher
Ficedula strophiata
Winter visitorHigh timing confidence
Season in Chiang Mai & Lamphun
Regular arrivalNov 21
PeakJan 9
Regular departureMar 13
Prime windowDec 26 – Jan 23
Habitat
- Primary
- Montane forest
- Secondary
- Forest edge / firebreaks
- Elevation
- Montane
Closest practical Chiang Mai option
Doi Suthep–Pui NP (upper road / Doi Pui)
~15–25 kmHigh confidence
Where to look
- Doi Inthanon National Park
- Doi Lang (W) pheasant stakeout / level road
- Doi Angkhang
- Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary
- Doi Suthep–Pui National Park
Doi Lang West stakeout/level-road area is a documented target; access is conditional on current Doi Lang checkpoint conditions.
Evidence & sources
Doi Lang (W) pheasant stakeout / level road: direct site record. Other ranked locations retain the previously validated evidence mix; see Location source(s).
- https://thaibirding.com/checklists/doi-inthanon-checklist.htm
- https://thaibirding.com/checklists/doi-lang-checklist.htm
- https://thaibirding.com/checklists/doi-ang-kang-checklist.htm
- https://www.thaibirding.com/checklists/dcd_list.htm
- https://www.exoticbirding.com/thailand/doi-suthep/checklist.html
- https://www.thaibirding.com/trip_reports/thailand-birding-tour-jan-feb-2024.htm