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This October I'm drawing an endangered bird species each day, focusing on representing one or more of the factors contributing to their endangerment. I've missed a handful of days, but will circle back and catch up after October.

I am also very far behind on responding to messages and whatnot on DA - apologies!

TODAY'S BIRD: Black rats, which were brought to the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia on boats, are the most likely culprit in the extirpation of the Ultramarine Lorikeet (Vini ultramarina) from much of its historical range. (Black rats are excellent climbers, and they eat birds, hatchlings, and eggs). Today the Ultramarine Lorikeet is restricted to a single island (Ua Huka). Apparently the small population on that island is stable at the moment, but better biosecurity is needed to ensure that rats (and other harmful invasive species) don't gain entry.

I definitely want to come back and color this one, because as suggested by their name, they are super blue! ebird.org/species/ultlor1/

Materials: Micron pigma fineliners on smooth Bristol paper, 8x5 inches.

Description
This October I'm drawing an endangered bird species each day, focusing on representing one or more of the factors contributing to their endangerment. I've missed a handful of days, but will circle back and catch up after October.

I am also very far behind on responding to messages and whatnot on DA - apologies!

TODAY'S BIRD: Black rats, which were brought to the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia on boats, are the most likely culprit in the extirpation of the Ultramarine Lorikeet (Vini ultramarina) from much of its historical range. (Black rats are excellent climbers, and they eat birds, hatchlings, and eggs). Today the Ultramarine Lorikeet is restricted to a single island (Ua Huka). Apparently the small population on that island is stable at the moment, but better biosecurity is needed to ensure that rats (and other harmful invasive species) don't gain entry.

I definitely want to come back and color this one, because as suggested by their name, they are super blue! ebird.org/species/ultlor1/

Materials: Micron pigma fineliners on smooth Bristol paper, 8x5 inches.