About the Stephen's Lorikeet
Stephen's lorikeet, also known as the Henderson lorikeet or the Henderson Island Lorikeet, is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to Henderson Island in the Pitcairn Islands of the South Pacific.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Vini stepheni |
| Species Codes | stelor1, HELO, STLO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Stephen's Lorikeet belong to?
The Stephen's Lorikeet (Vini stepheni) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Stephen's Lorikeet?
The Stephen's Lorikeet is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Stephen's Lorikeet?
Stephen's lorikeet, also known as the Henderson lorikeet or the Henderson Island Lorikeet, is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to Henderson Island in the Pitcairn Islands of the South Pacific....
Where can I report a Stephen's Lorikeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Stephen's Lorikeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code stelor1, or on iNaturalist.
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