About the Ultramarine Lorikeet
The ultramarine lorikeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae, endemic to the Marquesas Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and plantations. It is critically endangered, threatened mainly by introduction of the black rat and by deforestation.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Vini ultramarina |
| Species Codes | ultlor1, ULLO |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ultramarine Lorikeet belong to?
The Ultramarine Lorikeet (Vini ultramarina) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Ultramarine Lorikeet?
The Ultramarine Lorikeet is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Ultramarine Lorikeet?
The ultramarine lorikeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae, endemic to the Marquesas Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and plantations. It is critically endangered, threatened mainly by introd...
Where can I report a Ultramarine Lorikeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Ultramarine Lorikeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ultlor1, or on iNaturalist.
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