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Flycatchers & niltavas

Ultramarine Flycatcher

Ficedula superciliaris

Winter visitorMedium timing confidence

Season in Chiang Mai & Lamphun

Regular arrivalDec 5
PeakDec 19
Regular departureFeb 20
Prime windowDec 5 – Jan 2

Habitat

Primary
Montane forest
Secondary
Forest edge / open woodland
Elevation
Montane

Closest practical Chiang Mai option

Doi Suthep–Pui NP (upper road / Doi Pui)
~15–25 kmMedium-High confidence

Where to look

  1. Doi Inthanon National Park
  2. Doi Lang (W) pheasant stakeout / level road
  3. Doi Angkhang
  4. Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary

Doi Lang West stakeout/level-road area has direct records; 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).

Biological/status source