Nyasa Lovebird vs Black-collared Lovebird
Agapornis lilianae compared with Agapornis swindernianus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Nyasa Lovebird | Black-collared Lovebird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agapornis lilianae | Agapornis swindernianus |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.9 cm (7.0 in) | 18.5 cm (7.3 in) |
| Weight | 34.0 g (1.20 oz) | 40.0 g (1.41 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-8 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Nyasa Lovebird
Black-collared Lovebird
About These Birds
Nyasa Lovebird
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 …
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.