Kuhl’s Lorikeet |
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Also known as: Kuhl's Lory, Kuhl's Ruffed Lorikeet, Ruby Lorikeet, Scarlet-breasted Lorikeet, Rimatara Lorikeet, Kura
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Genus: Vini | Species: kuhlii
Size:
19cm (7.4 in)
Weight:
55g (1.9 oz)
Subspecies including nominate:
one
Colour Adult:
Both adults green upperparts, turning to green/yellow on lower back to flanks and tail coverts; dark green crown, the longer feathers streaked with paler green; dark blue occiput, the longer feathers streaked with lilac/blue; red face and breast to abdomen; purple thighs; red tail. Bill deep orange. Eye red.
Colour Juvenile:
Underparts dull red, with feathers margined grey/purple. Bill dusky brown. Eye brown.
Call:
Call is described as shrill croak or screech.
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Content Sources:
CITES
BirdLife International
Cornell Lab of Ornithology/Birds of the World
A Guide to Parrots of the World, Juniper and Parr, 1998
xeno-canto Kuhl's Lorikeet, Feuersenger, Matthias, XC110973
Parrots of the World, Forshaw, 2006. 2010 edition
Vanished and Vanishing Parrots, Forshaw, 2017.
Did You Know?
Queen Tamaeva V in 1900 put in measures prohibiting the exporting, exploiting or harming the lorikeets in any way.Programs & Projects
WPT has worked with numerous partners to help save this species. Learn moreAcademic Research
Related publications: Vini kuhliiSpecies Care
Captive Status:
Not found in captivity.
Longevity:
Not recorded.
Housing:
Not recorded.
Diet:
Not available
Enrichment:
Not recorded.
Nest Box Size:
Not recorded.
Clutch Size:
2
Incubation Time:
Not recorded.
Fledging Age:
7 weeks
Hatch Weight:
Not recorded.
Peak Weight:
Not recorded.
Weaning Weight:
Not recorded.
Did You Know?
Queen Tamaeva V in 1900 put in measures prohibiting the exporting, exploiting or harming the lorikeets in any way.Programs & Projects
WPT has worked with numerous partners to help save this species. Learn moreAcademic Research
Related publications: Vini kuhliiSpecies Wild Status
World Population:
< 2000, decreasing.
IUCN Red List Status:
Endangered
CITES Listing:
Appendix II
Threat Summary:
A BirdLife “restricted-range” species. Exploitation for this species' red feathers resulted in its prehistoric extinction in the Cook Islands. A significant modern threat on other islands is the black rat, Rattus rattus.
Range:
Rimatara in the Austral Island group of French Polynesia; Tabuaran and Teriana in the Kiribata Island nation, and most recently, re-established on the island of Atiu in the Cook Islands.
Habitat:
Found in mixed horticultural woodland, forested valleys growing coconuts, and village gardens.
Wild Diet:
Diet includes flowers of Inga ynga, Casuarina equisetifolia (seeds), Paraserianthes falcataria, Musa, Mangifera, Ceiba pentandra, Cocos nucifera, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Erythrina variegata, Adenanthera pavonina, Syzygium jambos, Albizia lebbeck. Also flowers of Coffea arabica and Hibiscus tiliaceus, Terminalia catappa, Premna obtusifolia and rotting leaf borders of Barringtonia asiatica.
Ecology and Behaviour:
Birds are seen in pairs or small flocks of up to 12 birds; is often seen flying above tree tops.
Clutch and Egg Size:
Usually 2 eggs.
Breeding Season:
January-April. Nest is in tree cavity, usually a palm.
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