FJ10
Viti Levu Southern Highlands


Country/territory: Fiji

IBA criteria met: A1, A2 (2006)
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Area: 67,000 ha

NatureFiji - MareqetiViti
IBA conservation status
Year of assessment (most recent) State (condition) Pressure (threat) Response (action)
2019 not assessed medium not assessed
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Site summary
The site supports most of Viti Levu's threatened and endemic birds, including Long-legged Warbler, Pink-billed Parrotfinch and Friendly Ground-dove.  Its proximity to Suva makes it relatively accessible.


Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Viti Levu Southern Highlands (Fiji). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/viti-levu-southern-highlands-iba-fiji on 22/11/2024.