Duchess Lorikeet
Vini margarethae
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Solomon Islands
- Family
- Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae)
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Overview
The duchess lorikeet (Vini margarethae) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is found throughout the Solomon Islands archipelago. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and plantations. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Range and habitat
Montane forest of Solomon Islands.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Duchess lorikeet
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
