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French Polynesia - The Marquesas Islands - Page 4 |
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Nuku Hiva |
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Endemic and endangered Marquesas Imperial-Pigeon (also called Nuku
Hiva Pigeon) feeds on fruit. Found only on Nuku Hiva, it is very
large with an unusual white cere that extends over the bill. 24
November.2010. |
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The archaeological
site at Kamuihei on Nuku Hiva is a good place to find the Marquesas
Imperial-Pigeon. |
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Gerry, Doug and
Deirdre explore the seashore on Hiva Oa in preparation for their 16 km hike over the
mountain on Fatu Hiva the next day. |
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Audrey holds the
fragrant bouquet called umu hei |
Basalt rock peaks rise
up like spires on Fatu Hiva, as reminders of the volcanic origin of
the islands. |
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Puamau archaeological
site on Hiva Oa has the largest tikis outside Easter Island in French Polynesia. Colin left, and Hubert and Helen show the size
comparison. |
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The fragrant Pua is the special
flower of the Marquesas Islands. |
Noni fruit is grown
widely for its nutritional value and is exported. |
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A native tree of the
seashore, Temanu has medicinal properties and its flowers are
fragrant. All parts of the tree have uses. |
Beach Hibiscus is endemic and grows
along beaches and inland into the mountains. All parts of the tree
can be used. |
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