About the Kuhl's Lorikeet
Kuhl's lorikeet, also called the Rimitara lorikeet, Kuhl's lory, manu 'ura or kura, is a species of lorikeet in the family Psittaculidae. It is one of several species of Vini lorikeets found in islands ranging across the South Pacific. Nicholas Aylward Vigors named it kuhlii in 1824 after Heinrich Kuhl, a German ornithologist whose survey of the parrots Conspectus psittacorum had appeared in 1819.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Vini kuhlii |
| Species Codes | kuhlor1, RILO, KULO |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Kuhl's Lorikeet belong to?
The Kuhl's Lorikeet (Vini kuhlii) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Kuhl's Lorikeet?
The Kuhl's Lorikeet is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Kuhl's Lorikeet?
Kuhl's lorikeet, also called the Rimitara lorikeet, Kuhl's lory, manu 'ura or kura, is a species of lorikeet in the family Psittaculidae. It is one of several species of Vini lorikeets found in islands ranging across the South Pacific. Nicholas Aylward Vigors named it kuhlii in 1824 after Heinrich K...
Where can I report a Kuhl's Lorikeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Kuhl's Lorikeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code kuhlor1, or on iNaturalist.
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