First Bird Photo Exhibition in Cambodia

Phnom Penh- The Ministry of Environment in collaboration with NGOs hosted the first bird photo exhibition in Cambodia to raise awareness on how the important of the bird to the ecosystem as well as promoting younger generations to have a love for Cambodia’s beautiful birds.

With deforestation is being a major problem in Cambodia, many animal species have lost their lives as well as some being pushed towards endangerment. The Ministry of Environment is working with Bird Life, Cambodian Natural Life, Cambodian Bird Guide Association, Sam Veasna Center, and the China Wildlife Conservation Association hosted the fair on March 17^th and 18^th at Wat Phnom with free admission.

Cambodia has a total of 553 species, 2 are introduced by humans while 25 of them are globally threatened. In December, three rare black-necked stork chicks hatched in Preah Vihear’s Kulen Promtep Wildlife Sanctuary and the nest is under protection by the Wildlife Conservation Society. The black-necked stork is on the Red List of International Union for Conservation of Nature as a near-threatened species.

A majority of the younger generations of Cambodia are unaware of what Cambodia’s natural landscape is home to. This photo exhibition will allow participants to explore into Cambodia’s wildlife and gain a better understanding of the ongoing situations of the birds.

White-Shouldered Ibis

Black-faced Spoonbill

Back-necked Stork