Grey-headed Lovebird vs Blue-crowned Hanging-parrot

Agapornis canus compared with Loriculus galgulus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Grey-headed Lovebird Blue-crowned Hanging-parrot
Scientific Name Agapornis canus Loriculus galgulus
Order Psittaciformes Psittaciformes
Family Psittaculidae Psittaculidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 18.4 cm (7.2 in) 15.9 cm (6.3 in)
Weight 28.25 g (1.00 oz) 28.5 g (1.01 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-6 3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Grey-headed Lovebird only

None

Blue-crowned Hanging-parrot only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Grey-headed Lovebird

Least Concern

Blue-crowned Hanging-parrot

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 …

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