Black-cheeked Lovebird vs Blue-crowned Hanging-parrot
Agapornis nigrigenis compared with Loriculus galgulus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-cheeked Lovebird | Blue-crowned Hanging-parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agapornis nigrigenis | Loriculus galgulus |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.6 cm (7.3 in) | 15.9 cm (6.3 in) |
| Weight | 40.800000000000004 g (1.44 oz) | 28.5 g (1.01 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-8 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-cheeked Lovebird only
None
Blue-crowned Hanging-parrot only
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black-cheeked Lovebird
Least Concern
Blue-crowned Hanging-parrot
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.