Siem Reap Province

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.

Sites to visit

Phnom Krom | Angkor Wat | Ang Trapaeng Thmor (ATT) | Koh Ker and Beng Mealea | Changkran Roi | Phnom Kulen, Kbal Spean, ACCB and Bantey Srei

Seasons:  Dry from November to mid-April, showers begin in late-April and intensify to a peak in August, causing flooding through much of the forest between June and September. Coolest between December and February, rapidly becoming hotter and more humid from March-July.

Habitats:  A mosaic of lowland deciduous dipterocarp forest and semi-evergreen forest. Riparian forest and forest on hills contains more evergreen elements. The best example of these habitat types remaining in the region.

Planning a trip:  It is recommended to allow 1-5 days to experience this location.