In 2020, I came up with the (probably impossible) plan to photograph each and every bird found here in Fiji, whether as occasional visitors or resident breeding birds. According to Wikipedia, the avifauna of Fiji “includes a total of 178 species, of which 31 are endemic, and 13 have been introduced by humans”.And because everything sticks a little better in our heads with a catchy name, I called this "Project manumanu vuka", which means "Bird" in Fijian.

I figured the easiest way to display them was in alphabetical order. The expectations for myself are that the shown images must be of good quality, visually pleasing, and facilitate the identification of the respective bird(s).

This will be an ongoing project, and I will update this as I am able to shoot new birds. Luckily, I do get to travel a fair bit throughout Fiji due to my work assignments, and fingers crossed, I will be able to photograph the remaining birds that can only be found on a certain island or islands. If you are looking for a certain bird, scroll down or use the search function of your browser if you already know the species’ name.

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UPDATE 2025 - NOW AVAILABLE

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UPDATE 2025 - NOW AVAILABLE 〰️

When biridng in te hfield I often missed a sturdy pocket guide to take with me. The older Fiji Bird Guide is unfortunately not very robust, and in a poster form, and not ideal for the field. Eventually, I decided to produce a udie myself. I am happy to announce that my new Pocket Guide to the Birds of Fiji , a compact, water-resistant and foldable field guide, is now available. Covering 68 species, it provides scientific, English, and Fijian names alongside information on habitat, size, and conservation status.

Nearly two years in the making and illustrated with beautiful, unique drawings, the guide is designed to foster appreciation of Fiji’s avian diversity and inspire conservation efforts. The guide is available through major retailers in Fiji, including Jack’s of Fiji, Tappoo, the Fiji Museum Store, The Projects Collective, Marriott Resort, and Baka Books, as well as at national parks, through the National Trust of Fiji and Ministry of Forestry, and online via The Projects Collective's online store.