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Bengal Florican
Bengal Florican (ខ្សឹប ឬ ទ្រមាក់អណ្តើក) resides in the central areas of Cambodia in the grassland on the edge of the Tonle Sap Great Lake. Over 50% of the global population reside here from December to April.
The biggest loses of Bengal Florican occurred between 1995 and 2005 when dry season rice cultivation reduced 65% of the Bengal Florican grassland habitat.
Scientific Name: Houbaropsis bengalensis
IUCN Red List Classification: Critically Endangered
Estimated number: 250-999 (Number of Mature Individuals - Global)
December to April is the recommended time of the year to see this bird
It is recommended that you will need to allow 1 day to see this bird
Where to find: Bengal Florican Grasslands, Pursat Grasslands,
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