UL White/Ultramarine Long Silk Scarf £ 160.00. In the Decade of 1970 in Nuku Hiva, These parrots were found only in pristine forests (that they have not been touched and that it is in its original condition) on the 700 m. There is a similar habitat preferences in UA Pu, where are located mainly in montane forests between 700 and 1.000 m. Populations have also been of Ultramarine Lorikeet in banana plantations, coconut and mango (Mangifera indica), in coastal areas. Howard and Moore 3rd edition (incl. If the black rats come to UA Huka the decrease will be quick and severe. Howard and Moore 3rd edition (incl. There are more than 20,000 regional checklists in Avibase, offered in 9 different taxonomies, including synonyms more than 175 languages. IOC World Bird Names, version 2.1 (v.0) A project to improve the size of the wharf in one village may increase the risk of introduction of rats (P. Raust in litt. 2010). Bibliography: Conservation Actions UnderwayBiosecurity is being enhanced at Ua Huka, including building awareness of the economic cost of colonisation by black rats, an analysis of the biosecurity chain including vessels, wharves, planes and high-risk goods, on-ground preventative actions and an action plan in case of rat incursion. IOC World Bird Names, version 2.0 (v.0) The population is therefore currently estimated to be stable (P. Roust in litt. IOC World Bird Names, version 1.7 (v.0) They are often seen feeding in flowering trees. Howard and Moore 3rd edition (incl. The nesting of these birds is from June to August. 2010). The general trend is suspected to be a slow and continuous decrease. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and plantations. – Scientific name: Vini ultramarina eBird version 2018 (v.0) Enter your login name or your email address and click on Send reminder to receive a reminder by email. It is likely that black rat Rattus rattus is responsible for its decline, being present on Tahuata, Hiva Oa and Nuku Hiva since c.1915, on Ua Pou (probably) since 1980, and confirmed, for the first time, on Fatu Hiva in February 2000 (Thibault and Meyer 2000) - the bird is now extinct on all of these islands. Size: 18cm (7 in) Weight: 35g (1.2 oz) Races including nominate: one. Lories and Lorikeets: Overview (Naming, Range and Description). The species is critically endangered. undertail coverts whitish merged with navy and some irregular gray markings. http://www.birdlife.org on 08/10/2020. The Avianweb strives to maintain accurate and up-to-date information, The Heroes that Were Pigeons: The Smart “Rescue and War” Pigeons – Order: Psittaciformes The Ultramarine Lorikeet is endemic of the Marquesas Islands, of Nuku Hiva, UA Pu and UA Huka, Although fossil remains show that previously most widely spread. If black rats colonise Ua Huka, the lorikeet would probably decline almost to extinction within 20 years (Ziembicki and Raust 2004). IOC World Bird Names, version 1.1 (v.0) games and coloring pages! Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and plantations. On Ua Pou, it numbered 250-300 pairs in 1975, was rare in 1990 (Holyoak and Thibault 1984, Seitre and Seitre 1991) and despite some scattered records, was not found in 1998 or 2012 (C. Blanvillain in litt. Clements 6th edition (version 6.9 incl. White eggs 22 x 18 mm are laid at least between September and January. Please Note: The articles or images on this page are the sole property of the authors or photographers. Sometimes they use the old nest of another species. Belly blank slate bases in feathers, giving a mottled appearance; the thighs dark blue malva; coverts, Turquoise. Ultramarine Lorikeet, Marquesas Lorikeet, Ultramarine Lory, Lori ultramarin, Lori de Goupil, Lori des Marquises, Amazona (Complete list of the genus Amazona), Spain legislation on the protection of pets. The rainbow lorikeet lives in the trees of the rainforest, the bush, and the woodlands. All islands have been devastated by very high levels of grazing and fire, much of the original dry forest has been reduced to grassland, and extensive damage has been caused even to upland forests (WWF/IUCN 1994-1995). It was (re-)introduced to Fatu Hiva (29 birds) in the 1990s (Kuehler and Lieberman 1993), where 51 birds were counted in 1997 (Kuehler et al. corrigenda 2.1) (v.0) Clements 4th edition (v.0) But in 1988 had been reduced on the 60%, probably due to the spread of rats Rattus rattus, and a hurricane in 1988, Although its effects on the population of birds are uncertain. IOC World Bird Names, version 4.4 (v.0) Genus: Vini | Species: ultramarina. THANK YOU! But in 1988 had been reduced on the 60%, probably due to the spread of rats Rattus rattus, and a hurricane in 1988, Although its effects on the population … Other invasive species established on Ua Huka that might be a threat include exotic bird species that may transmit diseases, an increasing number of feral cats, yellow crazy ant and Singapore ant (C. Blanvillain in litt. The Ultramarine Lorikeet (Vini ultramarina), also known as the Lori Ultramarin in French, is a species of parrot in the Psittaculidae family, endemic to the Marquesas Islands. – Parrots of the World – Forshaw Joseph M Each checklist can be viewed with photos shared by the birding community, and also printed as PDF checklists for field use. Please contact them directly with respect to any copyright or licensing questions. Authorities recognizing this taxonomic concept: You must be logged in to view your sighting details. Clements 5th edition (as published) (v.0) Clements 6th edition (version 6.7 incl. Check out our The Ultramarine Lorikeet (Vini ultramarina) has a length of 18 cm.. and an approximate weight of 35 g.. Front bright navy blue iridescent; crown and nape Mallow dark blue with streaks of light blue; lores and spots on ear-coverts, white (bases of ear-coverts, Purple and blue). Resplendent Quetzals - The Rare Jewel Birds of the World.