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Eleven species have been introduced to Fiji, of which two species, the mynah and the
bulbul are well known for their invasiveness.
Bird distribution
A good guide to the bird distribution in Fiji is given in Birdlife International (2006).
A number of researchers have undertaken some research on the distribution of birds
throughout Fiji. This includes Naikatini‘s research on forest birds, Birdlife International‘s
sponsored students who have now completed their thesis on spatial relationship between
forest birds and habitats in degraded and non-degraded forest, and a comparative study of
bird abundance and diversity in non-degraded and degraded mid-altitude rainforests of
the Viti Levu southern highlands.
Bird knowledge gaps and recommendations
There remains large areas yet to be explored.
Need to conserve forests and islands to ensure that birds are protected.
‗…the basic ecological and behavioural knowledge of almost all our native birds is very
poor, and next to nothing is known about our rare visitors and vagrants.‘ Dick Watling
2001
References
Belcher, W.J. & Sibson, R.B. 1972. Birds of Fiji in colour. Auckland, Collins.
BirdLife International. 2006. Important bird areas in Fiji: Conserving Fiji’s natural
heritage. Suva, Fiji. BirdLife International Pacific Partnership Secretariat. Compiled and
edited by Masibalavu, V., & Dutson, G. 72 p.
Clunie, F. 1983. A guide to Fiji birds forthcoming from Fiji Museum. In Domodomo: Fiji
Museum Quarterly 1(4): 131.
Clunie, F. 1984. Birds of the Fiji bush. Fiji Museum.
Clunie, F. 1985. Notes on the bats and birds of Rotuma. In Domodomo: Fiji Museum
Quarterly 3(4): 153-160.
Watling, D. 1985. Distribution of Fijian land and freshwater birds. The Whitney South
Sea expedition. In Domodomo: Fiji Museum Quarterly 3(4): 130-152.
Watling, D. 2001. A guide to the Birds of Fiji and Western Polynesia: including
American Samoa, Niue, Samoa, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Wallis & Futuna. Suva,
Fiji. Environmental Consultants. 272 p.
Watling, D., & Talbot-Kelly, C. 1987. Birds of Fiji Tonga and Samoa. A. & C. Black
Publishers Ltd.
Wood, C.A. & Wetmore, A. 1925. A collection of birds from the Fiji Islands.
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