Ultramarine Lorikeet
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The Ultramarine Lorikeet (Vini ultramarina), also known as the Lori Ultramarin or Lori Ultramar, is a species of parrot in the Psittacidae family, endemic to the Marquesas Islands
. Its natural habitat
s are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest
s, subtropical or tropical moist montane
s and plantation
s. It is threatened mainly by introduction of the black rat and also by deforestation.
Marquesas Islands
The Marquesas Islands enana and Te Fenua `Enata , both meaning "The Land of Men") are a group of volcanic islands in French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the southern Pacific Ocean. The Marquesas are located at 9° 00S, 139° 30W...
. Its natural habitat
Habitat
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s are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest
Forest
A forest, also referred to as a wood or the woods, is an area with a high density of trees. As with cities, depending where you are in the world, what is considered a forest may vary significantly in size and have various classification according to how and what of the forest is composed...
s, subtropical or tropical moist montane
Montane
In biogeography, montane is the highland area located below the subalpine zone. Montane regions generally have cooler temperatures and often have higher rainfall than the adjacent lowland regions, and are frequently home to distinct communities of plants and animals.The term "montane" means "of the...
s and plantation
Plantation
A plantation is a long artificially established forest, farm or estate, where crops are grown for sale, often in distant markets rather than for local on-site consumption...
s. It is threatened mainly by introduction of the black rat and also by deforestation.