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Raptors
Steppe Eagle
Aquila nipalensis
Winter visitorHigh timing confidence
Season in Chiang Mai & Lamphun
Regular arrivalNov 28
PeakDec 26
Regular departureJan 16
Prime windowDec 12 – Jan 9
Habitat
- Primary
- Open farmland / dry grassland
- Secondary
- Broad paddies and sparsely wooded plains
- Elevation
- Lowland
Closest practical Chiang Mai option
Doi Lo paddies
~50 kmHigh confidence
Where to look
Rare/irregular target: check current reports before making a dedicated trip.
Evidence & sources
0 checklist/site-confirmed; 1 named district/range records; remaining slots use habitat + project public-hotspot evidence.