New Caledonian Lorikeet

The New Caledonian Lorikeet Charmosyna diadema is a possibly extinct lorikeet endemic to the Melanesian island of New Caledonia.

The New Caledonian Lorikeet is classified as Critically Endangered (CR), facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

The New Caledonian Lorikeet Charmosyna diadema is a possibly extinct lorikeet endemic to the Melanesian island of New Caledonia. Contents - * 1 Description * 2 Distribution * 3 Ecology * 4 Status * 5 References * 5. More

The New Caledonian Lorikeet (Charmosyna diadema) is a possibly extinct lorikeet endemic to the Melanesian island of New Caledonia. Description It is 18-19 cm or about 7.2 to 8 inches in length (about the size of a large hand), of which 7-8 cm are made up by the slim and pointed tail. The wings are likewise slender and pointed, measuring 91 mm in the only specimen; its tarsus is 16 long. More

Did You Know?The New Caledonian Lorikeet is known only from two females found before 1860, and unconfirmed sightings in the 1950s and 1976. Species Profile Genus: Charmosyna Species: diadema Size: Adult Weight: 19cm (7.4 in) Not available Races including nominate: one Colourization Adult: Male- undescribed. More

Encyclopedia The New Caledonian Lorikeet Charmosyna diadema is a possibly extinct lorikeet endemicEndemic (ecology)Endemism is the ecological state of being unique to a particular geographic location, such as a specific island, habitat type, nation, or other defined zone. To be endemic to a place or area means that it is found only in that part of the world and nowhere else. For example, many species of lemur... More

The New Caledonian Rail and the New Caledonian Lorikeet have not been seen for over a hundred years and are considered to be critically endangered if not actually extinct. New Caledonia is considered a conservation priority by many organizations, and work is underway to preserve the islands' unique ecosystems. More