Black-cheeked Lovebird vs Australian Ringneck
Agapornis nigrigenis compared with Barnardius zonarius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-cheeked Lovebird | Australian Ringneck |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agapornis nigrigenis | Barnardius zonarius |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.6 cm (7.3 in) | 33.8 cm (13.3 in) |
| Weight | 40.800000000000004 g (1.44 oz) | 140.33333333333334 g (4.95 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-8 | 4-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Black-cheeked Lovebird
Australian Ringneck
About These Birds
Black-cheeked Lovebird
The Black-cheeked Lovebird is a Vulnerable small parrot endemic to a small area of southwestern Zambia in the Zambezi Valley, with a black face and chestnut forehead contrasting with a bright orange-red bill and green body. It inhabits woodland dominated by mopane trees near permanent water sources. Its tiny range makes it highly vulnerable to habitat degradation and illegal capture for the cagebird trade.
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.