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THE PARROT SPECIES FIELD GUIDE · Psittaculidae

New Caledonian Lorikeet

Vini diadema

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

New Caledonian Lorikeet — Vini diadema
New Caledonian 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 New Caledonian lorikeet (Vini diadema) is a possibly extinct lorikeet endemic to the Melanesian island of New Caledonia.

Where it occurs

Formerly New Caledonia; probably extinct, last reported 1860.

Why names can differ

Wikipedia currently lists this bird as Charmosyna diadema; the name shown here follows AviList v2025b.

Conservation record

AviList v2025b records this species as critically endangered (possibly extinct), with the checklist noting Possibly Extinct. 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.

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