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Behavioural observations of the blue lorikeet (Vini peruviana) on Rangiroa atoll, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia
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| Author | Gerischer, Bernd Henning Walther, Bruno Andreas |
| Copyright Year | 2003 |
| Abstract | The blue lorikeet (Vini peruviana) is a small parrot found on only fewer than 20 South Pacific islands and atolls (Collar 1997; Juniper & Parr 1998; BirdLife International 2000). Because of its restricted range and continued decline as a result of rat and cat predation, it is considered to be vulnerable (BirdLife International 2000). Although some behavioural observations of this species have been published (Wilson 1993; references in Collar 1997; Juniper & Parr 1998; BirdLife International 2000), there is still a paucity of data on the behaviour of this parrot. Therefore, we report behavioural observations of the blue lorikeet made during a 3-week expedition to the Rangiroa Atoll in September 1998. Rangiroa Atoll (15" 10' 00" S, 147" 35' 00" W) is part of the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia. The atoll is one of the largest in the world, measuring about 70 km east-west and 32 krn north-south. It consists of a ring of corals and coral sand usually between 100-300 m wide. Individual islands are usually only a few metres high (up to 5 m) and support a meagre vegetation of mostly coconut palms (Cocos nucifera), a few other tree species, and low Scaevola bushes and other scrub. Mangroves can be found near water. Water depths between adjacent islands usually do not exceeh 2 m. About 800 people live on the atoll, in 3 villages. The local people know the blue lorikeet as "Vini". Observations of the bird were made during a 2week visit to the "Blue Lagoon", which lies in the westernmost part of the atoll, and is surrounded by about 10 small islands. These islands support 1 population of Blue Lorikeets, whereas the only other population on Rangiroa is reportedly located |
| Starting Page | 54 |
| Ending Page | 56 |
| Page Count | 3 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Volume Number | 50 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://notornis.osnz.org.nz/system/files/Notornis_50_1_54.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
