Black-cheeked Lovebird
Agapornis nigrigenis
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The Black-cheeked Lovebird is a Vulnerable small parrot endemic to a small area of southwestern Zambia in the Zambezi Valley, with a black face and chestnut forehead contrasting with a bright orange-red bill and green body. It inhabits woodland dominated by mopane trees near permanent water sources. Its tiny range makes it highly vulnerable to habitat degradation and illegal capture for the cagebird trade.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18.6 cm | 7.3 in |
| Weight | 40.800000000000004 g | 1.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 24 days. Fledging: 41 days.
Clutch Size
3-8
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets) |
| Genus | Agapornis |
| Species | Agapornis nigrigenis |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | متيم أسود الخدين |
| Chinese | 黑頰情侶鸚鵡 |
| French | Inséparable à joues noires |
| German | Rußköpfchen |
| Japanese | クロボタンインコ |
| Portuguese | inseparável-de-faces-pretas |
| Russian | Чернощёкий неразлучник |
Distribution
Black-cheeked Lovebird has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Psittaculidae family