Among the beautiful coastal habitats are Tanjung Rhu, Burau Bay, Datai Bay, Pantai Cenang and Pantai Tengah. Here, you might find the Red-watteled Lapwing, Malaysian Plover, White-bellied Sea-Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle, Oriental Pied Hornbill, Pink-necked Pigeon, Pied Fantail, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo, Copper-throated Sunbird as well as the White-throated and Collared Kingfishers. In the mangrove swamps, you might spot the rare Brown-Winged Kingfisher and Mangrove Pitta. Most of the coastal areas and beaches on the island are well developed and is easily accessible.

During winter, many migratory birds make the Langkawi islands their homes. They include the Grey-faced Buzzard, Cattle Egret, Intermediate Egret, Common Kingfisher, Ruddy Kingfisher, Black-capped Kingfisher and the Ashy Drongo. One of the best places for forest birds is Gunung Raya, which is accessible by road right until the peak. Here, you will be mesmeriesed by the magnificient sight of Great Hornbills, which is sometimes congregate in large numbers on a fruting tree. Other forest birds include the Mountain Hawk Eagle, Large Green Pigeon, Rhinoceros Hornbill, Wreathed Hornbill and the Blue-winged Pitta.