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THE PARROT SPECIES FIELD GUIDE · Psittaculidae

Ultramarine Lorikeet

Vini ultramarina

Meet the ultramarine lorikeet: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.

Ultramarine Lorikeet — Vini ultramarina
Historical illustration of Ultramarine Lorikeet
SPECIES NOTES

A closer look.

Scientific names follow AviList v2025b. Read the taxonomy and source notes for changes in classification.

About this species

The ultramarine lorikeet (Vini ultramarina) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae, endemic to the Marquesas Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and plantations. It is critically endangered, threatened mainly by introduction of the black rat and by deforestation.

Where it occurs

Marquesas (montane forest of Uapou and Nukuhiva).

Conservation record

AviList v2025b records this species as critically endangered. Assessments and taxonomy can change; follow the source checklist for updates.

Sources & image credit

Names, family, range and conservation record: AviList Core Team (2026), AviList v2025b, CC BY 4.0. Species summary: Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Length, weight and longevity when listed: World Parrot Trust species account.

Image: John Gerrard Keulemans. Original file and full credit · Public domain. Display size and encoding adjusted.