Grey-headed Lovebird vs Black-collared Lovebird

Agapornis canus compared with Agapornis swindernianus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Grey-headed Lovebird Black-collared Lovebird
Scientific Name Agapornis canus Agapornis swindernianus
Order Psittaciformes Psittaciformes
Family Psittaculidae Psittaculidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 18.4 cm (7.2 in) 18.5 cm (7.3 in)
Weight 28.25 g (1.00 oz) 40.0 g (1.41 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-6 --
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Grey-headed Lovebird only

None

Black-collared Lovebird only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Grey-headed Lovebird

Least Concern

Black-collared Lovebird

About These Birds

Grey-headed Lovebird

The Grey-headed Lovebird, <em>Agapornis canus</em>, is a member of the family Psittaculidae and inhabits forest environments within its native range in Madagascar. It is the only lovebird species endemic to Madagascar. This species nests in tree cavities, with an incubation period of approximately 23 days and a fledging period of around 43 days, giving a total pre-fledging development time of approximately 66 days. Clutch sizes range from 3 to 6 eggs. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are …

Black-collared Lovebird

The Black-collared Lovebird is a small, little-known parrot of Central African lowland rainforests, with green plumage and a distinctive black collar across the nape. It ranges from Liberia east to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, inhabiting primary lowland and gallery forests. It is rarely seen and difficult to study; it appears to feed predominantly on the seeds of figs and native figs in the genus Ficus.

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