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7 Rarest Birds in Cambodia
Cambodia is home to some of the rarest birds on the planet with some of the only sites in the world to see some critically endangered bird species (such as the Giant...
Top 10 Birds to see around Phnom Krom
Phnom Krom is a 140-meter high ancient hill southwest of Siem Reap, known for its pre-Angkorian temple at its peak. Located near the edge of the Tonle Sap lake and seeing over 50...
Best Ancient Temples for Birding in Cambodia
Discover the best ancient temples for birding in Cambodia! Siem Reap and its neighbouring provinces are home to hundreds of amazing temples, including Angkor Wat, Ta...
From the Archives: Cambodia Bird Report May-June 2011
Cambodia bird report from May to June 2011 compiled by Tom Evans and Frédéric Goes. Names follow Craig Robson (2008) A field guide to the birds of Thailand and South-east Asia.
Highlights of the Tonle Sap Floodplains
With the ecosystems of the Tonle Sap Lake facing unprecedented environmental threats, the Tonle Sap Floodplains and wetlands are some of the most important protected sites for...
Top Ten Birds to see around Ang Trapaeng Thmor (ATT)
Ang Trapaeng Thmor (ATT) reserve is a 12,650-hectare protected area and one of the most important non-breeding feeding areas in Cambodia with over 200 bird species. Located about...
Highlights of the Cambodian Northern Plains
The Cambodian Northern Plains covers an expanse landscape of grasslands, seasonal wetlands, and the largest remaining deciduous dipterocarp forests in Southeast Asia. Located in...
Top 10 Birds in Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary
Our guides share their top ten birds to see in and around the forest temple of Koh Ker, one of Cambodia’s unique and beautiful archeological sites!
Birding at Bokor National Park
On February 20th 2021, Sam Veasna Conservation Tours was pleased to launch our very first scheduled tour to go birding at Bokor National Park, a beautiful site located in the...
Top 10 Birds around Bokor National Park
Our guides share their top ten birds to see in and around the forest temple of Koh Ker, one of Cambodia’s unique and beautiful archeological sites!