Black-cheeked Lovebird vs Buff-faced Pygmy-parrot
Agapornis nigrigenis compared with Micropsitta pusio
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-cheeked Lovebird | Buff-faced Pygmy-parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agapornis nigrigenis | Micropsitta pusio |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.6 cm (7.3 in) | 12.3 cm (4.8 in) |
| Weight | 40.800000000000004 g (1.44 oz) | 12.5 g (0.44 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-8 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black-cheeked Lovebird
Least Concern
Buff-faced Pygmy-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.