Data Zone
Country/territory: Fiji
IBA criteria met: A1, A2 (2006)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 67,000 hectares (670.00 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2019 | not assessed | medium | not assessed |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
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 22/12/2024.