Nyasa Lovebird vs Mindoro Racquet-tail

Agapornis lilianae compared with Prioniturus mindorensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Nyasa Lovebird Mindoro Racquet-tail
Scientific Name Agapornis lilianae Prioniturus mindorensis
Order Psittaciformes Psittaciformes
Family Psittaculidae Psittaculidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Vulnerable
Length
Wingspan 17.9 cm (7.0 in) 32.2 cm (12.7 in)
Weight 34.0 g (1.20 oz) 148.1 g (5.22 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-8 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Nyasa Lovebird only

None

Mindoro Racquet-tail only

None

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Nyasa Lovebird

Vulnerable

Mindoro Racquet-tail

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 …

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