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Ducks & waterfowl

Tufted Duck

Aythya fuligula

Rare winter visitorLow timing confidence

Season in Chiang Mai & Lamphun

Regular arrivalJan 9
PeakFeb 20
Regular departureFeb 27
Prime windowFeb 6 – Feb 27

Habitat

Primary
Deep open freshwater
Secondary
Reservoirs and larger ponds
Elevation
Lowland

Closest practical Chiang Mai option

Mae Kuang Dam (check current reports)
~30 kmLow confidence

Where to look

  1. Fang paddies / ponds
  2. Mae Kuang Dam
  3. Huai Bong Reservoir
  4. Tha Ton / Mae Kok River

Evidence & sources

0 checklist/site-confirmed; 0 district/range-record confirmed; remaining slots use habitat + project public-hotspot evidence.

Biological/status source