Taveuni Birdwatching

The best "birder" on our island is Lagi, a member of our wonderful staff at Coconut Grove. Trips up to his village, Qelani, can be arranged for you right here from the resort. Plan to be up early as birdwatching is at its best in the early hours of the morning.
Taveuni, Fiji is home to several species of tropical birds. The best place on Taveuni Island for this rare experience is at the tippy top of Qeleni Village. Here you may be fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of any or all of the following:

ORANGE DOVE
MANY COLORED FRUIT DOVE
GROUND DOVE
TURTLE DOVE
WHISTLING DOVE
GREEN DOVE
SILK TAIL
PARROT FINCHES
HONEY-EATER
ORANGE BREASTED HONEY-EATER
FLY CATCHER
BROAD BILL
FANTAIL
BARKING PIGEON
WHITE THROATED PIGEON
TRILLER
PARROT
COLLARED LORY
WHITE EYE
GOLDEN WHISTLER

Bird lovers world over come to Taveuni to see these special species.

Perhaps the main reason for the variety of bird life is the absence of the mongoose, which was introduced on many of the other islands to control the rat population.Taveuni's relatively inaccessible mountains and abundant food supply also have made it a haven for many species.

Professor Allen Keast and Mr. David Bishop, both respected in the field of bird watching, describe the experience here as one of their most memorable.

Don't miss this trip!

PRICES:
$65 Fjd for 2 people + transport
$85 Fjd for 3 or more + transport