Kuhl's Lorikeet

The Kuhl's Lorikeet also called Rimatara Lorikeet, Rimitara Lorikeet, Kuhl's Lory, or Kura is a species of lorikeet in the Psittacidae family. It is one of several species of Vini lorikeets found in islands ranging across the South Pacific. It is a fast flying lorikeet with vibrant plumage; a green back, wings and crown, a blue nape and legs and bright red undersides and cheeks.

The Kuhl's Lorikeet is classified as Endangered (EN), considered to be facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.

The Kuhl's Lorikeet's habitat is natural tropical moist lowland forests and plantations. Like all Vini lorikeets it is a nectarivore, and has a brushy tongue to acquire the nectar. In islands denuded of native forests and covered with extensive coconut plantations it is found exclusively in those areas. Studies of fossils have shown that it once had a widespread distribution from the Cook Islands to French Polynesia. More

The Kuhl's Lorikeet Project was formed to save the remaining Kuhl's lorikeet population on the Pacific island of Rimatara. - Ship rats (Rattus rattus) threatening to invade the volcanic Pacific island Rimatara have conservationists worried about the survival of the endangered Kuhl’s lorikeet (Vini kuhlii) population on the island. More

Kuhl's Lorikeet Conservation: The Spirit of the Queen pt 2 = parrotsdotorg 70 vidéos S'abonnerModifier l'abonnement Chargement… 6354 vues 6354 vues parrotsdotorg — 30 octobre 2008 — In three parts, 'Ura: The Spirit of the Queen walks us through the conservation of the Kuhl's Lorikeet and recen... More

Kuhl's Lorikeet Conservation: 'Ura: The Spirit of the Queen, 1 - Topic Categories: Conservation • Endangered Species • Ornithology • Parrots • South Pacific Islands • Streaming videos Posted on: May 18, 2009 6:59 AM, by "GrrlScientist" tags: Rimatara Lorikeet, Kuhl's Lory, Vini kuhlii, 'Ura, conservation, endangered species, Fiji, streaming video This informative video discusses the conservation of one of my research birds, the Rimatara (Kuhl's) Lory, Vini kuhlii, known by the natives as the 'Ura. More

Kuhl's Lorikeet Conservation: 'Ura: The Spirit of the Queen, 1 = // added May 18, 2009 // 0 comments // http://shar.es/3AZ This informative video discusses the conservation of one of my research birds, the Rimatara (Kuhl's) Lory, Vini kuhlii, known by the natives as the 'Ura. Not only is this bird's story interesting, but it also exemplifies the complications and challenges of conserving any endangered species. This is part one of a three-part series. More

A member of the parrot family, the Kuhl's Lorikeet is a colorful tropical bird which commonly occurs on several islands in French Polynesia. Brilliantly plumed in vivid greens, purple and scarlet, the small bird is frequently found in the vicinity of coconut plantations, groves of flowering trees and residential areas. The Lorikeet is not overly social and prefers to live in pairs or small groups. More