متيم ليليان

متيم ليليان

Agapornis lilianae

Near Threatened
طول الجناح
17,9 cm
الوزن
34,0 g
الفصيلة
Psittaculidae
الرتبة
Psittaciformes

حول

The Nyasa Lovebird, <em>Agapornis lilianae</em>, is a member of the family Psittaculidae, the Old World parakeets and lovebirds, and inhabits forest environments in its native range in southern Africa, particularly around Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique, and Tanzania. Its conservation status is Near Threatened, with population declines attributed to trapping for the cage bird trade and habitat loss. Unlike several other lovebirds that use tree cavities, the Nyasa Lovebird nests in excavated chambers, typically in termite mounds or earthen banks, with an incubation period of approximately 22 days and a fledging period of around 44 days. Clutch sizes range from 3 to 8 eggs. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature, though the species has bright green plumage with an orange-red face, typical of several Agapornis lovebirds. As a Near Threatened species, the Nyasa Lovebird requires continued conservation attention. Lovebirds generally feed on seeds, fruits, and vegetation. Song and dietary specifics for this species are not detailed in current available records.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 17,9 cm 7.0 in
الوزن 34,0 g 1.20 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: DM. Incubation: 22 days. Fledging: 44 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

3-8

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Psittaciformes (Parrots)
الفصيلة Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets)
Genus Agapornis
الأنواع Agapornis lilianae

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
Arabic متيم ليليان
Chinese 尼亞薩情侶鸚鵡
French Inséparable de Lilian
German Erdbeerköpfchen
Japanese ボタンインコ
Korean 모란앵무
Portuguese Inseparável-de-niassa
Russian Неразлучник Лилианы
Turkish Çilek kafalı ayrılmaz

Distribution

متيم ليليان has been recorded in 2 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the متيم ليليان endangered?
The متيم ليليان has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the متيم ليليان nest?
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 22 days. Fledging: 44 days.
How big is the متيم ليليان?
The متيم ليليان has a wingspan of 17.9 cm, weight of 34.0 g.
What order and family does the متيم ليليان belong to?
The متيم ليليان (Agapornis lilianae) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.

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