The diverse land and seascapes of Langkawi are home to a wealth of fascinating wildlife: an incredible cast of characters that includes long-tailed macaques and leaf langurs; giant squirrels and tiny slow lorises; furtive civet cats and ubiquitous eagles; and the rare colugo, the world’s only flying primate. A whopping 230 species of birds, including nine species of hornbill, and over 500 species of butterfly.
Black-hooded Oriole & Black-naped Oriole
From the forest edge to mangroves, these omnivorous birds are found all over Langkawi. The oriole has a clear and almost fluty song, with a distinctive undulating flight. The black-hooded oriole is considered an endemic species in Langkawi.
Asian Fairy-bluebird
This dual-tone blue-coloured bird eats fruits, nectar and occasionally insects. Flying in pairs, these birds exhibit sexual dimorphism, where the male species is much bolder in colour.
