If you were to be stuck on a small island (with limited bird diversity) till the end of your life, which island would it be and why, bird-wise? (It doesn't have to be a tropical island.)
I think maybe Fiji (but I've hardly had a proper look at other contenders) because of
(beauty)
(interesting and skulking)
(+) relatively few bird species but of many diverse genera
(+) many endemics
(+) not too many similar raptors
(+) just one swift
(+) two different species of white-eyes
(+) some migration and vagrancy potential
(-) just one kingfisher
(-) too many seabirds
I think maybe Fiji (but I've hardly had a proper look at other contenders) because of
Golden Dove - BirdForum Opus
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Orange Dove - BirdForum Opus
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Fiji Parrotfinch - BirdForum Opus
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Friendly Ground Dove - BirdForum Opus
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Fiji Bush Warbler - BirdForum Opus
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Long-legged Thicketbird - BirdForum Opus
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(+) relatively few bird species but of many diverse genera
(+) many endemics
(+) not too many similar raptors
(+) just one swift
(+) two different species of white-eyes
(+) some migration and vagrancy potential
(-) just one kingfisher
(-) too many seabirds