Black-cheeked Lovebird vs Varied Lorikeet
Agapornis nigrigenis compared with Psitteuteles versicolor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-cheeked Lovebird | Varied Lorikeet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agapornis nigrigenis | Psitteuteles versicolor |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.6 cm (7.3 in) | 22.3 cm (8.8 in) |
| Weight | 40.800000000000004 g (1.44 oz) | 55.5 g (1.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-8 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black-cheeked Lovebird
Least Concern
Varied Lorikeet
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.