One of the star birds found on Langkawi Island is the Brown-winged Kingfisher, which was once assumed to be found on this island in Malaysia. However, that is not true, as this cute little bird is also found in southern Thailand.
However, this unique bird is only seen in Pulau Langkawi and nowhere else in Malaysia. Unless there have been recent sightings that I am unaware of, please comment and let me know.
Brown-winged Kingfisher in Langkawi
The Brown-winged Kingfisher (Pelargopsis amauroptera) is also known as the Brown-winged Stork-billed Kingfisher. It is similar in build to the Stork-billed Kingfisher except for its body colours.
This beautiful kingfisher feeds mainly on fish, crabs, and frogs. It is also spotted perching on mangrove branches. It makes a distinguishable, harsh, cackling ‘chack chack’ sound.
Video of Brown-winged Kingfisher
Where to See the Brown-winged Kingfisher in Langkawi?
There have been several locations where the Brown-winged Kingfisher has been spotted, but the most popular site to see this kingfisher is at the Kubang Badak BioGio Trail in the northwest part of Langkawi.
I have been birding here twice since 2020 and have seen the kingfisher on both occasions. I have heard several reports of birders spotting the kingfisher around this part of Langkawi.
Conclusion
You may have to engage a birdwatching guide to see the Brown-winged Kingfisher in Langkawi. If you need to find a good bird guide, please contact me, and we can recommend the one that I use.
Overall, any bird watcher or photographer will want to see any Langkawi star birds; therefore, you can arrange with your bird guide to spot some of these beautiful birds when you visit here.
