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Chats, robins & redstarts

White-bellied Redstart

Luscinia phaenicuroides

Resident + winter influxHigh timing confidence

Winter influx in Chiang Mai & Lamphun

Seasonal increase beginsNov 21
PeakFeb 20
Seasonal increase fadesApr 17
Best windowFeb 6 – Mar 6

Habitat

Primary
Dense montane scrub / forest undergrowth
Secondary
Cool forest edge and ravines
Elevation
Montane

Closest practical Chiang Mai option

Doi Suthep–Pui NP (upper road / Doi Pui)
~15–25 kmHigh confidence

Where to look

  1. Doi Lang
  2. Doi Angkhang
  3. Doi Suthep–Pui National Park
  4. Doi Inthanon National Park
  5. Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary

Timing describes the winter increase, not the arrival/departure of the whole local population.

Evidence & sources

3 checklist/site-confirmed; 0 range/record-confirmed; remaining slots use habitat + regional hotspot evidence.

Biological/status source