Cardamom Mountains and Southern Cambodia

Cambodian Tailorbird (Orthotomus chaktomuk) is only found in the floodplain wetlands where the mighty Mekong River meets the Tonle Sap and Bassac Rivers. The Cambodian Tailorbird birding site is excellent for open-country species such as Plain-backed Sparrow and we often see large waterbirds such as Oriental Darter and Painted Stork. In the scrub in which the Cambodian Tailorbird is found, we should also see a range of winter visitors, such as Black-browed Reed-warbler, Brown Shrike and Siberian Rubythroat.

Site to visit

Aural Mountain | Kampot | Bokor National Park

Seasons:  Cooler and drier during December-April. Otherwise often very wet. Birds are easiest to see during the dry season.

Habitats:  Lowland and hill evergreen forest, stunted or montane forest on some plateau.

Planning a trip:  It is recommended to allow 3-7 days to experience this location.