Translocation and re-establishment of the Rimatara lorikeet from Rimatara Island, Austral Islands, French Polynesia to Atiu Island, Cook Islands

Lieberman, Alan A.; Gerald McCormack; Rideout, Bruce; Malcolm, Roger

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Date Issued

2018

Author

Lieberman, Alan A.
Gerald McCormack
Rideout, Bruce
Malcolm, Roger

Subject Terms

LORIES
TRANSLOCATION
SOUTH PACIFIC
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

Start page

110

End page

114

Abstract

The Rimatara lorikeet (Vini kuhlii) (also Kuhl’s, ruby, scarlet-breasted lorikeet, ‘Ura, Kura, Vini kuhlii) appears on CITES Appendix II and is listed on Birdlife International/IUCN Red List as “endangered” due to its small population, limited distribution, and risk of ship rats becoming established on its home islands. The species is restricted to three islands: Rimatara in western French Polynesia and Tabuaran and Teraina in remote northeastern Kiribati....

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12634/139

Type

Book Chapter

Rights

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