Palm Lorikeet
VU

Palm Lorikeet

Charmosyna palmarum

Unknown

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

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Palm Lorikeet faces severe pressure from habitat destruction across its limited range in the Santa Cruz Islands and Vanuatu. Logging operations and agricultural expansion have fragmented the lowland and hill forests essential for this species' survival. Cyclones pose an additional threat to remaining forest patches, while the species' specialized diet of palm nectar and small fruits makes it particularly vulnerable to ecosystem disruption.

Threat summary

Habitat

Palm Lorikeets inhabit lowland and hill forests up to 800 meters elevation, showing a strong preference for areas with abundant flowering palms and fruit trees. They are particularly associated with coconut palms and native Pandanus trees in both primary forest and forest edge habitats.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Palm Lorikeet classified as Vulnerable?
Palm Lorikeet is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Palm Lorikeet faces severe pressure from habitat destruction across its limited range in the Santa Cruz Islands and Vanuatu. Logging operations and agricultural expansion have fragmented the lowland and hill forests essential for this species' survival. Cyclones pose an additional threat to remaining forest patches, while the species' specialized diet of palm nectar and small fruits makes it particularly vulnerable to ecosystem disruption.
Where does Palm Lorikeet live?
Palm Lorikeet occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Palm Lorikeet?
The main threats to Palm Lorikeet are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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