Grey-headed Lovebird vs Australian Ringneck

Agapornis canus compared with Barnardius zonarius

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Grey-headed Lovebird Australian Ringneck
Scientific Name Agapornis canus Barnardius zonarius
Order Psittaciformes Psittaciformes
Family Psittaculidae Psittaculidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 18.4 cm (7.2 in) 33.8 cm (13.3 in)
Weight 28.25 g (1.00 oz) 140.33333333333334 g (4.95 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-6 4-7
Population Trend
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Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Grey-headed Lovebird only

None

Australian Ringneck only

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Conservation Status

Least Concern

Grey-headed Lovebird

Least Concern

Australian Ringneck

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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 …

Australian Ringneck

The Australian Ringneck is a long-tailed parrot found in woodland and scrubland across most of mainland Australia. Weighing about 140.3g with a wingspan of 33.8cm, it has green plumage with a yellow collar band and variable head colors across its subspecies. It feeds on seeds, fruit, and blossoms in trees and on the ground.

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