🐦 Birdwatching at Angkor Wat: A Hidden Gem for Nature Lovers
Angkor Wat isn’t just Cambodia’s most iconic temple—it’s also a fantastic spot for birdwatching! If you’re short on time, a half-day morning birding tour around the temple grounds is ideal. In just a few hours, you can spot up to 45 different bird species, including some truly unique forest and garden birds that thrive in the temple’s ancient moat, trees, and open fields.
Whether you’re a passionate birder or simply enjoy nature, this experience offers a peaceful escape with a stunning backdrop of ancient ruins.
Angkor Wat birds Species
Angkor Wat is not only Cambodia’s most iconic temple but also a hidden hotspot for birdwatching. If you’re short on time, a half-day morning tour is perfect to explore the temple’s rich avian life — with up to 45 species spotted in a single trip.
The forested areas inside the temple complex are especially rewarding during migration seasons, attracting a variety of migrant and resident birds. Look out for beautiful species like:
- Hainan Blue Flycatcher
- Taiga Flycatcher
- Asian Brown Flycatcher
- Forest Wagtail
- White-throated Rock Thrush
- Asian Barred Owle, …and many other fascinating forest species! This rich diversity makes Angkor Complex and the surrounding the Temple a fantastic destination for both casual birders and serious listers.
- “See newly found bird species at the Angkor Complex.”: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L920991?yr=curM
Day Trip to Angkor Wat Temple Complex – Birding & Temples
🕔 5:00 AM – Your Bird Guide and Temple guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Siem Reap.
🦅 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM – Birdwatching around Angkor Wat Temple. Discover up to 45 bird species, including migratory and forest species in the peaceful morning hours.
🏛️ 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM – Explore the ancient wonders of Angkor Thom, including Bayon Temple, the Terrace of the Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King.
🍽️ 12:00 PM – Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant near the temple area.
🌿 2:00 PM – Continue your exploration with a visit to Ta Prohm (the jungle temple) and nearby smaller temples.
🕔 5:00 PM – End of the tour. Your guide and driver will drop you off at your hotel or another destination in Siem Reap town of your choice.
12.30 PM: Have lunch near the temple area
2:00 PM: Continue to Ta-phrom temple and others
5.00 PM: Finish the tour, the guide and driver will either take you back to your hotel or to another destination of your choice in the town
