Spend one day birding amongst the spectacular sites of ancient Khmer empire- Koh Ker and Beng Mealea. This trip offers a rich and diverse range of bird species including: Black-headed and White-bellied Woodpecker, Velvet-fronted and Neglected Nuthatch, Rufous-winged Buzzard, Indochinese Bushlark, the beautiful White-Rumped Pygmy Falcon and the Collared Falconet.

Koh Ker gives you the opportunity to explore ancient Khmer history without the abundance of tourists. Koh Ker is a unique pyramidal temple built in 931AD, strikingly reminiscent of the structures built by the Central American Maya. Not only is the appearance unique but also the history, as this was the location that became the capital of the Khmer Empire. This site also allows explorations in the dry and semi-evergreen forest among seldom-visited outlying temples to discover the birds and incredible butterflies.

Beng Mealea temple, thought to be the blueprint for Angkor Wat, gives the birder a chance to pick up some migrants from the north during December – March, often including the difficult to find White-throated Rock-thrush.

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Key Species

Black-headed Woodpecker, White-bellied Woodpecker, White-rumped Pygmy Falcon, Brown Prinia, Rufous-winged Buzzard, Red-billed Blue Magpie, Collared Falconet, Green Bee-eater, Burmese Shrike, White-crested Laughingthrush, Great Slaty Woodpecker

Habitat

Deciduous dipterocarp forest with semi-evergreen forest patches.

Includes

SVC English-speaking Khmer Bird Guide, Local Guide Fees, Pick up and drop off service from Siem Reap, Transport in air-conditioned 4x4, Breakfast and Lunch, Drinking Water, Binoculars, Conservation Contribution.

Excludes

Valid Angkor Wat Temple Pass for Beng Meal Temple, Tip.