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Ultramarine Lorikeet
Vini ultramarina
Ultramarine Lorikeet (Vini ultramarina) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Ultramarine Lorikeet (Vini ultramarina) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 49.5 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
- Genus Vini
- Species ultramarina
Where it lives
Ua Huka (reintroduced); extinct on other is. (Marquesas Is., northeastern Polynesia)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 49.5 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Vulnerable
Least Concern
Endangered
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Ultramarine Lorikeet is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Ultramarine Lorikeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Ultramarine Lorikeet (Vini ultramarina) is a species of bird in the Psittaculidae family, part of the order Psittaciformes. Its range spans Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Ua Huka (reintroduced); extinct on other is. (Marquesas Is., ne Polynesia).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 49.5 g, with a wing length of about 11.1 cm and a tail of around 6.3 cm.
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 81 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Ultramarine Lorikeet?
The Ultramarine Lorikeet is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 49.5 g.
Where does the Ultramarine Lorikeet live?
The Ultramarine Lorikeet is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Ua Huka (reintroduced); extinct on other is. (Marquesas Is., ne Polynesia), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Ultramarine Lorikeet belong to?
The Ultramarine Lorikeet (Vini ultramarina) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Ultramarine Lorikeet eat?
The Ultramarine Lorikeet is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Ultramarine Lorikeet migrate?
The Ultramarine Lorikeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Ultramarine Lorikeet endangered?
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Ultramarine Lorikeet make?
1 real field recording of the Ultramarine Lorikeet — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Ultramarine Lorikeet's range?
The Ultramarine Lorikeet has a mapped global range of about 81 km².
Conservation
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