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Buntings & finches

Scarlet Finch

Carpodacus sipahi

Irregular winter visitorMedium timing confidence

Season in Chiang Mai & Lamphun

Regular arrivalNov 21
PeakMar 27
Regular departureApr 3
Prime windowMar 13 – Apr 3

Habitat

Primary
Montane forest edge / seeding trees
Secondary
Highland scrub and mixed open forest
Elevation
Montane

Closest practical Chiang Mai option

Doi Suthep–Pui NP (rare; check current reports)
~10–25 kmMedium-Low confidence

Where to look

  1. Doi Lang
  2. Doi Suthep–Pui National Park
  3. Doi Angkhang

Doi Lang remains the strongest regular winter target; a Doi Suthep-Pui record on 4 Apr 2026 makes the near-city option real but exceptional.

Evidence & sources

1 checklist/site-confirmed; 1 named district/range or recent-record confirmations; remaining slots use habitat + project public-hotspot evidence.

Biological/status source