Rimatara Lorikeets-Kura

[Tiki]

The world knows them as Rimatara Lorikeets though the locals call them "Kura". Here are some video clips and a slide show of my encounter with these beautiful birds on 30 April.

Slide show about Kura Rimatara Lorikeets

YouTube - Kura Rimatara Lorikeets

Distribution of Kura

YouTube - Distribution of Kura Rimatara Lorikeets

Commemortaive plaque for the Kura

YouTube - Commemorative Plaque for Kura Lorikeets

Interview with Birdman George of Atiu

YouTube - Interview with Birdman George of Atiu

Bonded pair of Kura playing in the trees

YouTube - Bonded pair of Kura Rimatara Lorikeets

I had intended for all these clips to be together but my digital camera videos open in Quick Time which apparently doesn't play nicely with Windows Movie Maker. The music on the slideshow is the song I danced to for the competition.

[Tullysmom]

Awesome videos Tara!! Very informative. Beautiful too!

[Catschair]

How wonderful to see them -- you must have been over the moon!

[Tiki]

When I saw that bonded pair frolicking and knew that future generations were assured, I had tears in my eyes. They are breathtaking and just to see them looking so happy in their new home was amazing!

[Tiki]

Update: I heard from one of the organizers who brought the Rimatara Lorikeets to Atiu, the flock is up from 27 original birds to around 45. They are breeding successfully!

[spayrow]

Thats good :)