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Ang Trapaeng Thmor Sarus Crane Reserve

Siem Reap  >  Cambodia

This large reservoir and surrounding wetlands attract a wide variety of resident and migratory birds throughout the year.

Added* by Nan Ladong Bird Guide
Most recent update 9 marts 2026

Description

Ang Trapaeng Thmor Sarus Crane Reserve is located in Banteay Meanchey Province and is one of Cambodia’s most important wetland birding sites. The reserve is famous for the endangered Sarus Crane, the tallest flying bird in the world. During the dry season, groups of Sarus Cranes gather here to feed and roost, offering birders a fantastic opportunity to observe them in their natural habitat.

You can explore the reservoir edges, grasslands, and wetland areas where many species of waterbirds can be seen. You may encounter storks, herons, egrets, jacanas, raptors, and many other wetland species. For example Black-headed Ibis, Pheasant-tailed Jacana, Bronze-winged Jacana, Asian Openbill, Eastern Marsh-Harrier, Purple Heron, Black-winged Kite and Pied Kingfisher.

The reserve is particularly productive in the dry season (December–March) when large numbers of waterbirds gather around the shrinking wetlands, making it one of the best birding sites in Cambodia.

Details

Access

Ang Trapaeng Thmor Sarus Crane Reserve is located about 90 km northwest of Siem Reap. From Siem Raep you can book a full day birding tour to visit the area with a bird guide and visit the best birding spots. For more information contact bird guide Nan Ladong: Telephone / WhatsApp: +85511944544 Email: ladong367@gmail.com

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Grassland , Pond , Lake , City/village

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Winter

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Car , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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