A note on the 1997 survey of the translocated Ultramarine Lory <i>Vini ultramarina</i> population on Fatu Hiva, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia

Lieberman, Alan; Kuehler, Cyndi; Varney, Albert; Unitt, Philip; Sulpice, Ronan; Azua, John; Tehevini, B.

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“…Second, islands where rats do occur and are threatening lorikeet populations should be considered for rat eradication. Finally, translocation to rat-free islands might be considered: first indications are that this course of action appears to have been successful with ultramarine lorikeets in the Marquesas (Lieberman et al 1997).…”

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“…In 1992 and 1993 seven lories were translocated each year to Fatu Hiva and 15 lories were moved in 1994. Fourteen were observed prior to the third release Lieberman 1993, Kuehler et al 1997) and 51 birds were recorded during eight days in January 1997 including 10 birds in sub-adult plumage, indicating successful breeding (Lieberman et al 1997).…”

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The designation of geographical entities in this book, and the presentation of the material, do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of IUCN concerning the legal status of any country, territory, or area, or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of IUCN or the Species Survival Commission.

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“…In an effort to secure additional Ultramarine Lorikeet populations, 29 individuals were translocated from Ua Huka to Fatu Hiva, an inhabited but black rat-free island in the southern Marquesas, between 1992 and 1994 (Table 1; Kuehler and Lieberman 1993, Kuehler et al 1997). Although a 1997 survey indicated that the population had increased to 51 individuals (Lieberman et al 1997), black rats were subsequently discovered on the island in 2000 (Thibault and Meyer 2000). Extensive searches and anecdotal information from residents found that the lorikeet population had subsequently declined drastically, and was estimated to number between 3 and 8 individuals in 2002 (Ziembicki and Raust 2003, Ziembicki et al 2003), suggesting that black rats are likely to have almost exterminated the species on Fatu Hiva.…”

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Conservation status and biology of the Ultramarine Lorikeet Vini ultramarina in the Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia

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2021

Bird Conservation International

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Summary Classified as Critically Endangered, the Ultramarine Lorikeet Vini ultramarina is one of the world’s most threatened lorikeet species. Endemic to the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia, the species was formerly distributed over most islands in the archipelago, but is today found primarily on the island of Ua Huka, its range having contracted significantly in recent decades. Habitat alteration and loss, and over-exploitation of natural resources, are cited as impacting the Ultramarine Lorikeet, but the influence of introduced black rats Rattus rattus as predators has been implicated as the primary threat to the species. To assess population status and document aspects of the species biology, including habitat preferences and diet, we conducted the first systematic surveys of the species during two independent surveys spaced seven years apart (2002 and 2009). Population estimates of 2,011 ± 284 (in 2002) and 1,922 (in 2009) individuals on Ua Huka suggest the population was relatively healthy and stable between these periods. However, surveys and searches of other islands in the species’ contemporary range, where black rats occur, either failed to document the species or noted very few individuals. These findings highlight the critical importance of Ua Huka as a rat-free refuge and the value of our surveys as baseline estimates of the population status of the species. We discuss the conservation implications of our findings and propose recommendations to secure the species’ future survival.

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“…For some island endemics, such as Hihi (Notiomystis cincta), Ultramarine lories (Vini ultramarina), Seychelles warblers (Acrocephalus seychellensis), New Zealand saddlebacks (Philesturnus carunculatus rufusater), and Chatham Island black robins (Petroica traversi), cross-fostering and/or translocation to secure habitat on another island is a preferable option [Komdeur, 1991;Butler and Merton, 1992;Serena, 1995;Kuehler et al, 1997;Lieberman et al, 1998]. But recovery strategies involving translocation/cross-fostering require a) founder populations large enough to support collection of wild adults, b) the availability of surrogate foster species (e.g., Chatham Island tits, Petroica macrocephala chathamensis, were used as foster parents for robins), and c) site fidelity of translocated individuals to the new release area.…”

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Development of restoration techniques for Hawaiian thrushes: Collection of wild eggs, artificial incubation, hand-rearing, captive-breeding, and re-introduction to the wild

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Respiratory function and immunological status were studied in 40 cocoa and 53 flour processing workers employed as packers in a confectionry industry and in 65 unexposed control workers in the same industry. A high prevalence of chronic respiratory symptoms was recorded in exposed workers, varying from 5.0% to 30.0% in cocoa workers and from 5.7% to 28.3% in flour workers. Occupational asthma was diagnosed in 2 (5%) of the cocoa workers and in 3 (5.7%) of the flour workers. None of the control workers suffered from occupational asthma. The prevalence of almost all chronic respiratory symptoms was significantly greater in cocoa and flour workers than in control workers. There was also a high prevalence of acute symptoms that developed during the work shift, being highest for cough (cocoa: 57.5%; flour: 50.9%) and eye irritation (cocoa: 50.0%; flour: 54.7%). Significant across‐shift reductions of ventilatory capacity were recorded in exposed workers, being largest for flow rates at 50% and the last 25% of the vital capacity on maximum expiratory flow‐volume (MEFV) curves (FEF50, FEF75). The prevalence of positive skin tests for cocoa (60.2%) was significantly higher than the prevalence of positive skin tests for flour (25.8%) among the 93 exposed workers (p < 0.05). Control workers had significantly lower prevalences of positive skin tests to cocoa (4.6%) and flour (12.3%) than exposed workers (p < 0.01). Increased total serum IgE levels were found in 17.5% of cocoa and in 18.7% of flour workers; none of the control workers had increased IgE levels. Bronchoprovocation testing demonstrated significant decreases in lung function following inhalation of cocoa dust extract and flour dust in workers with respiratory symptoms and large across‐shift reductions in lung function. Dust concentrations in the working environment were higher than those recommended by Croatian standards. These data suggest that workers employed in the processing of cocoa and flour may be at a high risk for the development of allergic sensitization and respiratory impairment. Am. J. Ind. Med. 33:24–32, 1998 © 1998 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.

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A note on the 1997 survey of the translocated Ultramarine Lory Vini ultramarina population on Fatu Hiva, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia

Cited by 5 publications

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African parrot conservation

African parrot conservation

Conservation status and biology of the Ultramarine Lorikeet Vini ultramarina in the Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia

Development of restoration techniques for Hawaiian thrushes: Collection of wild eggs, artificial incubation, hand-rearing, captive-breeding, and re-introduction to the wild

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