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Kuhl's Lory
Through the generous cooperation of the Rimatara people and the French Polynesia government, and in collaboration with the Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust, 27 Kuhl’s Lorys were taken from Rimatara and flown to Atiu where they were released. Staff from the San Diego Zoo, CRES had the honor of helping to collect the birds using mist nets, caring for the birds in quarantine, and evaluating the birds’ condition to ensure that only healthy birds were taken to Atiu. The effort was a complete success. All the birds ate well, maintained weight within reasonable limits, and flew well upon release. Recent reports indicate that flocks of the lories are seen every day and breeding attempts have been observed. (Excerpt from Alan Lieberman’s blog – The Return of the Lory)
To learn more about efforts to save this species:
- An Island Endemic | PsittaScene - November 2008 »
- PsittaScene Volume 19, Number 3; August 2007; pages 8-9
- Alan Lieberman’s blog – The Return of the Lory
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