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Vatulele is a raised coral limestone paradise that lies to the south of Fiji's main island of Viti Levu. Vatulele, often discussed but rarely visited, has figured prominently in Fijian legend because of its extraordinary red prawns. Known as ura-buta (cooked prawns) or uradamudamu (red prawn), they have to be seen to be believed.
A 40,700 hectares (101,000 acres) area covering the basin is the Sovi Basin Important Bird Area. This area supports the largest protected populations of many of Fiji's restricted-range species, including the endangered Long-legged thicketbird , the vulnerable Pink-billed parrotfinch and Shy Ground-dove , and the near threatened Masked shining ...
Original – Collared lory (Vini solitaria) on octopus tree (Heptapleurum actinophyllum) Colo-I-Suva, Viti Levu, Fiji Reason High quality image. Adds value to article. FP on Commons. Articles in which this image appears Collared lory FP category for this image Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Animals/Birds Creator Charlesjsharp
Mount Tomanivi on the island of Viti Levu Topography. Tomanivi contains a significant proportion of the highest-altitude montane forest in Fiji. This is an important habitat for birds and other biodiversity. A 17,500 hectares (43,000 acres) area covering the slopes of Tomanivi is the Greater Tomaniivi Important Bird Area.
A 17,100 hectares (42,000 acres) area covering Mount Koroyanitu and the Vaturu Dam catchment is the Koroyanitu/Vaturu Important Bird Area. It supports a population of vulnerable shy ground-doves and near threatened masked shining parrots. [3] The Koroyanitu Heritage Park covers the mountain and surrounding area, protecting an area of 35 km 2 ...
Viti Levu is the largest island in the Republic of Fiji — home to 70% of the population (about 600,000 people) — and is the hub of the entire Fijian archipelago. It measures 146 kilometres (91 mi) long and 106 kilometres (66 mi) wide, and has an area of 10,389 square kilometres (4,011 sq mi).
Viti Levu island and the Viti Levu Group archipelago of Fiji; Subcategories. This category has the following 9 subcategories, out of 9 total. . Rivers of Viti ...
The pink-billed parrotfinch (Erythrura kleinschmidti) is a species of estrildid finch found on the island of Viti Levu, Fiji. Commonly found at undisturbed mature forest in the centre and east of Viti Levu, e.g. Joske's Thumb near Suva. This species is found at mid-height along tree-trunks and branches, usually alone or in pairs but also ...