National bird

Collared Lory

Where

We will start our tour in the city of Nadi on the island of Viti Levu with visits to Taveuni and Kadavu islands. We will conclude our tour in the capital city of Suva and its nearby forest park.

When

December 13th – 20th, 2025

Number of participants

Maximum of 6, plus one guide.

Cost

$4000USD (excluding flights to/from Fiji, plus internal flights)

Description

Fiji is known for its luxurious resorts, but has numerous endemic bird species to lure us in, especially the magnificent Orange dove with its striking colours. Our primary birding locations will be near Nadi, Suva and the islands of Taveuni and Kadavu. We will be focusing our birding in tropical rainforest at a mostly leisurely pace.

What species can be spotted?

Collared lory (national bird), Fiji parrotfinch, Kadavu honeyeater, Golden dove, Kadavu whistling dove, Orange fruit dove, Taveuni silktail, Azure-crested flycatcher, Kadavu fantail, Maroon shining parrot, Fiji wattled honeyeater, Barking imperial pigeon, Fiji Goshawk, Polynesian Triller, Fiji Whistler, Fiji woodswallow, Slaty monarch, Fiji white-eye, among others.

This is a guide only – our tours can be modified to suit your needs.