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A survey of the land birds in three areas of the Fiji group, viz. the Nausori Highlands of Viti Levu, Taveuni and Kadavu Islands, was made in August/September 1970 by members of the society. All existing species and subspecies previously recorded from these areas, with the exception of a few ground-dwelling species, were observed and their present status assessed. Notes are made on the several species which have been exterminated or seriously depleted since the introduction of predators; but none of the existing avifauna appears to be endangered at the present time. One species new to Fiji is recorded; a megapode whose existence is only suspected from early native lore was probably sighted; and a probable new subspecies observed. Sea-birds and migratory waders are listed.