This small green and red finch is one of the Fijišs most attractive birds and one which can be seen in the centre of the largest towns. that is providing it's staple food is present which is grass seed. The Parrotfinch takes seeds and grains before they are fully mature and so are commonly seen performing peculiar contortions as they bend seedheads to a position where they can squeeze out the soft, milky seeds. Red-headed Parrotfinches are also found in the forest, where they have a much wider diet and take many insects.

The Golden Whistler is another very attractive Fijian bird which most people in Fiji, never manage to see. It is not an uncommon species and is found on most of the larger and medium sized islands. However, it is strictly a forest species where it moves quietly and inconspicuously as it forages for food. Only in the early morning, especially in the breeding season, is its characteristic whistling call with its whip-lash ending, commonly heard.

It is a quirk of nature that an island as small as Ogea can boast a species of bird which is found nowhere else in the world. In fact the Ogea Flycatcher is found on both Ogea Levu and Ogea Driki which combined are no more than a few square kilometres. The total population of this chirpy little flycatcher is between one and two thousand, large enough in itself but nonetheless very vulnerable to cyclones, disease or other chance events. Perhaps the most serious threat is the loss of it small forest habitat even smaller than islands themselves.

One of the characteristic sounds of Fijian forests is the deep booming bark of Peale's Pigeon, a bird which is found nowhere else in the world. The fate of Peale's Pigeon like many of Fiji's birds will depend on the continued existence of large areas of forest, for it is quite unable to survive outside forest. Peale's Pigeons particularly favour the fruit of several species of nutmeg but these are also important timber trees and this food source is decreasing.

The male Blue-crested Broadbill is one of Fiji's most handsome birds with its slate blue upper parts, azure crest and cheek perches and bright orange bill. The Blue-Crested Broadbill, unlike its close relative the Vanikoro Broadbill, is strictly restricted to forest and never ventures into other habitats. It is a not uncommon, flycatcher of the forest sub-canopy of Fiji's three largest islands, Viti Levu, Vanua Levu and Taveuni. It is found nowhere else in the world.

The Collared Lory or Kula could be considered as Fiji's most special bird, and a very suitable candidate for its National Bird. This small parrot is found only in Fiji, where it occurs every where except in Southern Lau Group, further more it is quite common in all habitats. Nearly everyone has seen the noisy squeaking flocks of Collared Lorys, even in the central Suva, as they fly conspicuously between Erythrina, African Tulip and other flowery trees. The Kula also has a long and proud cultural history as a centuries old supplier of red feathers of fine mats while to scientists the Collared Lory is an important species because it has no close relatives.

Fiji's Scarlet Robin is quite unrelated to the Robin of Europe or to those of North America, but visitors from Australia an New Zealand will readily recognise this pert little Forest inhabitant. The male's scarlet breast and characteristic call makes the Scarlet Robin a conspicuous species in the forest and forest edge habitats on Fiji's four largest islands, Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Taveuni and Kadavu.

The Yellow-breasted Parrot Musk is Fiji's largest parrot and is found only on Viti Levu and nowhere else in the world. It is called a Musk Parrot because of its strong musky smell. It is a large and noisy species which is usually found in pairs or small family flocks in the forest where they feed on wild fruits. The Parrots nest in three crevices and rotten tree trunks which are most commonly found in the very old trees. As these are being increasingly lost through logging operations, nesting sites are becoming scarcer which could threaten the survival of this important Fijian bird.