Tonle Sap and Grassplains

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

Prek Toal | Bengal Florican Grasslands | Pursat Grasslands

Seasons:  A range of seasonally flooded habitats from flooded forest, to scrub, grasslands and rice paddies, as well as a large area of open water.

Habitats:  The lake reaches its peak size in October, up to five times the area and depth of its minimum size, which is reached in June. Lake levels fall rapidly during November-May, which marks the breeding season for the waterbirds.

Planning a trip:  It is recommended to allow 1-3 days to experience this location.