Vini ultramarina
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
The Ultramarine Lorikeet faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Marquesas Islands. Introduced predators, particularly black rats and feral cats, pose significant threats to nesting birds and their eggs. Competition from introduced bird species for food resources and nesting sites further compounds population pressures on this already critically endangered endemic species.
Habitat
The Ultramarine Lorikeet inhabits native forests and woodland areas in the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia, particularly favoring areas with flowering trees that provide nectar sources. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest habitats from sea level to mountainous regions, showing preference for areas with abundant native flowering plants.
