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Starlings
White-shouldered Starling
Sturnia sinensis
Winter visitorMedium timing confidence
Season in Chiang Mai & Lamphun
Regular arrivalOct 24
PeakOct 24
Regular departureFeb 6
Prime windowOct 24 – Nov 7
Habitat
- Primary
- Open farmland / scattered trees
- Secondary
- Paddies, grassland and fruiting trees
- Elevation
- Lowland
Closest practical Chiang Mai option
Mae Hia Agricultural College
~8–10 kmMedium confidence
Where to look
- Tha Ton / Mae Kok River
- Mae Hia Agricultural College
- Mae Ai paddies
- Mae Taeng district
- Doi Inthanon National Park
Starling flocks can move quickly; check current reports before a dedicated trip.
Evidence & sources
Mae Hia: checklist/site-confirmed. Other ranked locations retain the previously validated evidence mix; see Location source(s).