Nam Nao National Park
Facts and practical information
Nam Nao National Park is a protected area in Phetchabun Province in northern Thailand. The park is a large forest filled with pineries, grasslands, and jungle. The park is home to approximately 360 species of birds and 340 species of butterflies. The average annual temperature is 25 degrees Celsius. Between December and January temperatures drop to as low as 2-5 degrees Celsius. Nam Nao National Park is part of a Level I "tiger conservation unit". It encompasses 1,000 square kilometres. ()
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Wildlife
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Marbled cat
The marbled cat is a small wild feline that inhabits the forests of the Eastern Himalayas and Southeast Asia, flourishing at elevations up to 2,500 meters. This elusive animal has been classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List since 2015.
Mammals
Great hornbill
The great hornbill, also known as the concave-casqued hornbill, is a remarkably large bird native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Renowned for its impressive size and vibrant plumage, this bird also holds significant cultural importance in various tribal...
Birds
White-winged duck
The white-winged duck, also known as the white-winged wood duck, is a captivating and sizeable species. Initially believed to belong to the genus Cairina and categorized with dabbling ducks, recent genetic studies suggest it may be more closely related to the diving...
Birds
Great slaty woodpecker
The great slaty woodpecker, the largest extant woodpecker species, belongs to the Picidae family and is native to the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. This impressive bird favors primary semi-open forests, moist deciduous forests, and tropical evergreen forests.
Birds
Yellow-breasted bunting
The yellow-breasted bunting, a small songbird within the bunting family Emberizidae, is native to the Boreal and East Palearctic regions. Its scientific name, Emberiza aureola, derives from Old German and Latin, meaning "bunting" and "golden" respectively.
Birds
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