Flutter of feathers fill paradise

Flutter of feathers fill paradise

One of the most memorable stops on Langkawi is the island's bird
paradise. Opened a little over two years ago, the one-hectare
park houses some 2,500 birds representing 150 species from all
corners of the world.

Cockatoos of all colors parade in the cages closest to
entrance. Slender flamingos wade in a shallow pond with ducks,
while white peacocks rest under the shade of trees.

Visitors can also walk into an aviary situated along a large
pond and watch exotic birds like bulbuls, parrots and parakeets
pick at slices of papaya.

Pelicans stand proudly atop a manmade waterfall, while white
swans swim gracefully through the waters below.

Other birds include the bird of paradise -- which are
indigenous to Indonesia -- hornbills, ostrich and cassowary.

Children will get a chance to feed cockatoos and rabbits from
their hands or watch the keepers feed their pelicans and white
swans.

Make sure you have enough time to appreciate the Langkawi Bird
Paradise -- especially if you want to satisfy your shutterbug's
appetite -- as there is nothing more annoying than a tour leader
calling you back to the bus after a token half hour. -- Leony
Aurora