The Bird Sanctuary at the Prek Toal core area of the Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve has been called the single most important breeding ground in the Southeast Asia for globally threatened large waterbirds. The Biosphere covers 31282 hectares at the northwest tip of the Tonle Sap Lake and plays host to species including Greater and Lesser Adjuncts, Black-headed Ibis, Painted Stork, Milky Stork, Spot-billed Pelican, Grey-headed Fish Eagle and many more species. Of the three Biosphere core areas on the Tonle Sap Lake, Prek Torl is most accessible from Siem Reap and the most popular with birdwatchers. The best time of year viewing is the dry season (December to May) when flocks of migratory birds congregate at Prek Toal. As the number of birds increases but the travel to some of the more important viewing areas becomes more difficult.