Bengal Florican & Rural Cambodia Experience

Join us on a remarkable day tour focused on birdwatching and conservation. This experience offers the rare opportunity to spot the critically endangered Bengal Florican, with only around 138 adults estimated to remain in Cambodia. This journey goes beyond birdwatching — it’s a meaningful contribution to conservation. By participating, you directly support local conservation efforts and the dedicated community volunteers working tirelessly to protect the Bengal Florican and other wildlife species. During the tour, you’ll encounter a rich variety of wetland and water birds, including key species such as: Eastern Grass-Owl, Painted Stork, Asian Openbill, Pied Kingfisher, White-throated Kingfisher, Grey Heron, Purple Heron, Red Munia, Yellow-bellied Prinia, Blue-breasted Quail, Lesser Whistling Duck, Lesser Adjutant, Chinese Pond Heron, Brahminy Kite, Oriental Pratincole, Red-wattled Lapwing, Chestnut Munia, Black-crowned Night Heron, Little Cormorant, White-breasted Waterhen And, with luck, the majestic Sarus Crane. In addition to the birding adventure, you’ll explore the rural heartland of Cambodia, including charming local villages, scenic paddy rice fields, and a taste of authentic local cuisine.

Highlight Species: Bengal Florican, Cambodian Tailorbird, Ruddy breasted Crake, Glossy Ibis,  Eastern Grass-Owl, Painted Stork, Asian Openbill, Pied Kingfisher, White-throated Kingfisher, Grey Heron, Purple Heron, Red Munia, Yellow-bellied Prinia, Blue-breasted Quail, Lesser Whistling Duck, Lesser Adjutant, Black-crowned Night Heron, and Brahminy Kite .

Sponsorship Project: 

Bengal Florican Nesting Sponsorship Project

Protect Nests. Empower Communities. Save a Species.

The Bengal Florican is one of the world’s rarest and most endangered birds, with fewer than 140 adults remaining in Cambodia. Their survival depends not only on conservationists — but also on local farmers and villagers who share the land where these rare birds nest.

That’s where you come in. The Bengal Florican Nesting Project is a grassroots conservation initiative that provides financial support to villagers who discover Bengal Florican nests in their fields. Instead of disturbing or harvesting the nests, these villagers are incentivized to protect them — ensuring the eggs are safe until the chicks hatch and can fly.

Your donation directly supports:

• Nest monitoring and protection
• Community education and awareness
• Incentives for local guardians of the nests

Ways to Contribute:

Donate $10 to $50 to support training, monitoring, and outreach.

Sponsor one full Bengal Florican nest for $150, covering protection costs and a reward for the local protector.

Every sponsorship helps:

Increase Bengal Florican survival rates

Promote coexistence between wildlife and agriculture

Build a conservation movement in rural Cambodia

Be a part of the story — help bring the Bengal Florican back from the brink, one nest at a time.

Get Involved. Make a Difference. Sponsor a Nest Today.

Species : 

40 to 60 species 

Habitats Covered

Lotus fields, rice fields, natural lake and grassland 

Expected Climate

Tropical climate, humanity and breezing 

Group Size

1 to 5 with 1 tour leader 

Trip Duration 

1  day trip 

Ease of Birding

Easy to moderate

Photographic Opportunities

Good 

Tour Fee (Per Person) Based on Group Size:

• Solo Traveler: $235
• Group of 2 to 3 Persons: $185 per person
• Group of 4 to 5 Persons: $145 per person

Tour Fee Details base on the number of participant: Please Click Here

Tour Join & End 

Phnom Penh with option to transfer to Siem Reap or other destinations in Cambodia upon the request with the extra transfer fee.