15401-39016 Crimson shining parrot (Prosopeia splendens) found throughout Fiji's forests from coastal mangroves to the high peaks. The five island races of this parrot are all easily distinguished - the Kadavu race by its bright red plumage, and broad blue collar. Kadavu, Fiji *

15409-54513 Coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) silhoutte against the sun, and growing on a coral atoll. Nukubasaga, Ringgold Isles *

15409-16703 Vuga (Metrosideros collina var. vitiensis) portrait of a bright yellow-flowered form of the highly variable Vuga,. Vuga may grow as a shrub in fire-cleared areas, or as a 20m tall tree in mature forest. These flowers were from a forest tree growing near Nadarivatu, Viti Levu, Fiji Group *

15402-05008 Samoan flying fox (Pteropus samoensis) adult feeding on pandanus fruit. Unlike most flying foxes this species roosts alone or in small family groups; most often in the forest canopy. Found in subtropical and tropical dry forests in Fiji, American Samoa, and Samoa.Suva, Viti Levu, Fiji *

15409-54511 Coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) germinating on coral beach. Nukubasaga, Ringgold Isles *

11003-99714 Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) a sporadic and transitory vagrant, with less than 15 individuals visiting northern New Zealand waters a year. Common near land, and over tropical reefs throughout the Pacific *

15403-50119 Fijian crested iguana (Brachylophus vitiensis) adult male from Malolo coastal forest. One of three iguana species unique to Fiji, this species is confined to the dry leeward islands in the group. It is believed the ancestors of the three species of Brachylophus species alive today (all in Fiji), arrived in the Pacific up to 13 million years ago after a 6500 mile rafting trip from the New World! The iconic Fijian iguanas are famous for their beauty and also their unusual occurrence in the middle of the Pacific Ocean because all of their closest relatives are in the Americas. Malolo Island, Mamanuca Group, Fiji *

15401-44002 Masked shining parrot (Prosopeia personata) found throughout Viti Levu's forests from coastal mangroves to the high peaks. Fiji *

15409-22906 Fijian red mistletoe (Decaisnina forsteriana) flowers in forest. Around the western Pacific Rim there are c. 400 species of mistletoe with continental distributions. This species is a spectacular island-hopping exception. Its range extends across the Pacific from the Louisiade Archipelago off the eastern tip of New Guinea, eastwards to the Solomons, to Wallis-Futuna Is, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands, Society Islands, Tubuai Island, and the Marquesas. Across this vast band, the distances between populations sometimes exceed 1000 km, and even reach 2000 km. Monosavu, Viti Levu, Fiji *

15401-07110 Brown booby (Sula leucogaster plotus) adult on nest with eggs. Nukubasaga Reef, Ringgold Islands, Fiji Group *

15401-07105 Brown booby (Sula leucogaster plotus) adult on nest. Nukubasaga Reef, Ringgold Islands, Fiji Group *

15401-44001 Masked shining parrot (Prosopeia personata) found throughout Viti Levu's forests from coastal mangroves to the high peaks. Fiji *

15401-44002 Masked shining parrot (Prosopeia personata) found throughout Viti Levu's forests from coastal mangroves to the high peaks. Fiji *

15401-39013 Maroon shining parrot (Prosopeia tabuensis) adult male. This species is endemic to the islands of Vanua Levu and Taveuni. Taveuni Island, Fiji Group *

15401-39001 Crimson shining parrot (Prosopeia splendens) found throughout Fiji's forests from coastal mangroves to the high peaks. The five island races of this parrot are all easily distinguished - the Kadavu race by its bright red plumage, and broad blue collar. Kadavu, Fiji *

15401-39012 Crimson shining parrot (Prosopeia splendens) found throughout Fiji's forests from coastal mangroves to the high peaks. The five island races of this parrot are all easily distinguished - the Kadavu race by its bright red plumage, and broad blue collar. Kadavu, Fiji *

15401-39016 Crimson shining parrot (Prosopeia splendens) found throughout Fiji's forests from coastal mangroves to the high peaks. The five island races of this parrot are all easily distinguished - the Kadavu race by its bright red plumage, and broad blue collar. Kadavu, Fiji *

15401-35005 Collared lory, or kula (Vini solitarius) adult perching on branch. The only Fijian rainforest bird to adapt to urban landscapes and can be found in urban Suva. Prized throughout western Polynesia for its vibrant plumage. Maritime trading networks based on "kula" feathers existed between Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga up until colonial times. Sigatoka, Fiji *

15401-35001 Collared lory, or kula (Vini solitarius) youngster perching in fern epiphytes. The only Fijian rainforest bird to adapt to urban landscapes and can be found in urban Suva. Prized throughout western Polynesia for its vibrant plumage. Maritime trading networks based on "kula" feathers existed between Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga up until colonial times. Taveuni, Fiji *

15401-31001 Golden dove (Ptilinopus luteovirens) young female in foliage. Also known as the lemon dove or yellow dove. The common name refers to the males' distinctive bright golden-yellow plumage. Sigatoka, Fiji *

15401-78502 White-rumped swiftlet (Aerodramus spodiopygius) adult roosting in cave. Also found in American Samoa, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu. It prefers subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, moist montane forests, and rocky areas. Suva, Viti Levu *

15401-87201 Jungle mynah (Acridotheres fuscus) adult in rainforest. Introduced into Fiji from India around 1890 to control insect pests in sugarcane. Suva, Fiji *

15401-81201 Fiji parrot finch (Erythrura pealii) adult in foliage. Formerly considered to be a subspecies of the Samoan red-headed parrot finch. Sigatoka, Fiji *

15401-64001 Taveuni silktail (Lamprolia victoriae) adult on nest. The male is velvet black with metallic blue iridescent spangling on the crown and breast, and silky white lower-back. Looking superficially like a diminutive bird-of-paradise, this endemic genus of monarch flycatcher is restricted to the islands of Taveuni and Vanua Levu. Bouma National Heritage Park, Taveuni, Fiji Group *

15401-64004 Taveuni silktail (Lamprolia victoriae) adult on nest. The male is velvet black with metallic blue iridescent spangling on the crown and breast, and silky white lower-back. Looking superficially like a diminutive bird-of-paradise, this endemic genus of monarch flycatcher is restricted to the islands of Taveuni and Vanua Levu. Bouma National Heritage Park, Taveuni, Fiji Group *

15401-64007 Taveuni silktail (Lamprolia victoriae) nest in forest. The male is velvet black with metallic blue iridescent spangling on the crown and breast, and silky white lower-back. It looks superficially like a diminutive bird-of-paradise, but is related to the fantails. Bouma National Heritage Park, Taveuni, Fiji Group *

15402-05009 Samoan flying fox, or beka lulu (Pteropus samoensis nawaiensis) adult feeding on pandanus fruit. Pteropus samoensis has less prominent ears and a shorter snout than Pteropus tonganus, and unlike most flying foxes this species roosts alone or in small family groups; most often in the forest canopy. Found in subtropical and tropical dry forests in Fiji, American Samoa, and Samoa. Suva, Viti Levu, Fiji *

15402-05001 Samoan flying fox, or beka lulu (Pteropus samoensis nawaiensis) adult feeding on pandanus fruit. Pteropus samoensis has less prominent ears and a shorter snout than Pteropus tonganus, and unlike most flying foxes this species roosts alone or in small family groups; most often in the forest canopy. Found in subtropical and tropical dry forests in Fiji, American Samoa, and Samoa. Suva, Viti Levu, Fiji *

15402-05008 Samoan flying fox, or beka lulu (Pteropus samoensis nawaiensis) adult feeding on pandanus fruit. Pteropus samoensis has less prominent ears and a shorter snout than Pteropus tonganus, and unlike most flying foxes this species roosts alone or in small family groups; most often in the forest canopy. Found in subtropical and tropical dry forests in Fiji, American Samoa, and Samoa. Suva, Viti Levu, Fiji *

15402-05014 Pacific flying fox, or beka (Pteropus tonganus tonganus) adult feeding on pandanus fruit. This is the most common and well known bat species in Fiji. It forms large raucous colonies of many hundreds of individuals, and is also the most widespread flying fox in the Pacific. Range includes Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Samoa, Tonga, the Cook Islands, Tuvalu, Tokelau, Niue, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Fiji, Wallis and Futuna. Its typical habitat is tropical wet forests, mangrove forests and plantations. Suva, Viti Levu, Fiji *

15402-05023 Pacific flying fox, or beka (Pteropus tonganus tonganus) adult at roost. This is the most common and well known bat species in Fiji. It forms large raucous colonies of many hundreds of individuals, and is also the most widespread flying fox in the Pacific. Range includes Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Samoa, Tonga, the Cook Islands, Tuvalu, Tokelau, Niue, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Fiji, Wallis and Futuna. Its typical habitat is tropical wet forests, mangrove forests and plantations. Suva, Viti Levu, Fiji *

15402-21203 Indian brown mongoose (Urva fusca) adult in mangroves. Introduced into Fiji in the 1970's, where it lives alongside the introduced Javan mongoose. Riwa Delta, Viti Levu, Fiji *

11003-99714 Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) a sporadic and transitory vagrant, with less than 15 individuals visiting northern New Zealand waters a year. Common near land, and over tropical reefs throughout the Pacific *

15403-52007 Central Fijian banded iguana (Brachylophus bulabula) head of adult male. Typically found on the medium to large forested islands in central Fiji, this male is from Viti Levu. It is believed the ancestors of the three species of Brachylophus species alive today (all in Fiji/Tonga), arrived in the Pacific up to 13 million years ago after a 6500 mile rafting trip from the New World! The iconic Fijian iguanas are famous for their beauty and also their unusual occurrence in the middle of the Pacific Ocean because all of their closest relatives are in the Americas. Navua, Fiji Islands *

15403-52003 Central Fijian banded iguana (Brachylophus bulabula) adult male in mangrove forest. Typically found on the medium to large forested islands in central Fiji, this male is from Viti Levu. It is believed the ancestors of the three species of Brachylophus species alive today (all in Fiji/Tonga), arrived in the Pacific up to 13 million years ago after a 6500 mile rafting trip from the New World! The iconic Fijian iguanas are famous for their beauty and also their unusual occurrence in the middle of the Pacific Ocean because all of their closest relatives are in the Americas. Navua, Fiji Islands *

15403-52001 Central Fijian banded iguana (Brachylophus bulabula) adult male in mangrove forest. Typically found on the medium to large forested islands in central Fiji, this male is from Viti Levu. It is believed the ancestors of the three species of Brachylophus species alive today (all in Fiji/Tonga), arrived in the Pacific up to 13 million years ago after a 6500 mile rafting trip from the New World! The iconic Fijian iguanas are famous for their beauty and also their unusual occurrence in the middle of the Pacific Ocean because all of their closest relatives are in the Americas. Navua, Fiji Islands *

15403-52008 Central Fijian banded iguana (Brachylophus bulabula) adult female in mangrove forest. Typically found on the medium to large forested islands in central Fiji, this male is from Viti Levu. It is believed the ancestors of the three species of Brachylophus species alive today (all in Fiji/Tonga), arrived in the Pacific up to 13 million years ago after a 6500 mile rafting trip from the New World! The iconic Fijian iguanas are famous for their beauty and also their unusual occurrence in the middle of the Pacific Ocean because all of their closest relatives are in the Americas. Navua, Fiji Islands *

15403-50119 Fijian crested iguana (Brachylophus vitiensis) adult male from Malolo coastal forest. One of three iguana species unique to Fiji, this species is confined to the dry leeward islands in the group. It is believed the ancestors of the three species of Brachylophus species alive today (all in Fiji), arrived in the Pacific up to 13 million years ago after a 6500 mile rafting trip from the New World! The iconic Fijian iguanas are famous for their beauty and also their unusual occurrence in the middle of the Pacific Ocean because all of their closest relatives are in the Americas. Malolo Island, Mamanuca Group, Fiji *

15403-50123 Fijian crested iguana (Brachylophus vitiensis) adult male from Malolo coastal forest. One of three iguana species unique to Fiji, this species is confined to the dry leeward islands in the group. It is believed the ancestors of the three species of Brachylophus species alive today (all in Fiji), arrived in the Pacific up to 13 million years ago after a 6500 mile rafting trip from the New World! The iconic Fijian iguanas are famous for their beauty and also their unusual occurrence in the middle of the Pacific Ocean because all of their closest relatives are in the Americas. Malolo Island, Mamanuca Group, Fiji *