New Caledonian Lorikeet
CR

New Caledonian Lorikeet

Charmosyna diadema

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Caledonian_lorikeet

Overview

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

The New Caledonian Lorikeet faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to mining activities and forest clearance across its limited range in New Caledonia. Introduced predators, particularly rats and cats, pose significant risks to nesting birds and their eggs. The species' extremely small population size makes it vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks, while cyclones and extreme weather events increasingly threaten the remaining forest fragments where this lorikeet persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

The New Caledonian Lorikeet inhabits humid montane forests and forest edges in the mountains of New Caledonia, typically at elevations between 400-1,400 meters. It prefers dense canopy areas with abundant flowering trees and shrubs that provide nectar sources.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· majorSavanna· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is New Caledonian Lorikeet classified as Critically Endangered?
New Caledonian Lorikeet is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. The New Caledonian Lorikeet faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to mining activities and forest clearance across its limited range in New Caledonia. Introduced predators, particularly rats and cats, pose significant risks to nesting birds and their eggs. The species' extremely small population size makes it vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks, while cyclones and extreme weather events increasingly threaten the remaining forest fragments where this lorikeet persists.
Where does New Caledonian Lorikeet live?
New Caledonian Lorikeet occurs in France, and New Caledonia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to New Caledonian Lorikeet?
The main threats to New Caledonian Lorikeet are 8.1, 8.2, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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