Red-headed Lovebird vs Black-collared Lovebird
Agapornis pullarius compared with Agapornis swindernianus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-headed Lovebird | Black-collared Lovebird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agapornis pullarius | Agapornis swindernianus |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.1 cm (7.1 in) | 18.5 cm (7.3 in) |
| Weight | 39.5 g (1.39 oz) | 40.0 g (1.41 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-7 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Red-headed Lovebird
Black-collared Lovebird
About These Birds
Red-headed Lovebird
The Red-headed Lovebird, <em>Agapornis pullarius</em>, is a member of the family Psittaculidae and inhabits forest environments across its native range in equatorial Africa. This species nests in tree cavities, with an incubation period of approximately 22 days and a fledging period of around 42 days. Clutch sizes range from 3 to 7 eggs. Unlike most lovebirds, the Red-headed Lovebird sometimes excavates nest chambers within arboreal termite mounds rather than using pre-existing tree cavities, a behavior thought to provide temperature regulation …
Black-collared Lovebird
The Black-collared Lovebird is a small, little-known parrot of Central African lowland rainforests, with green plumage and a distinctive black collar across the nape. It ranges from Liberia east to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, inhabiting primary lowland and gallery forests. It is rarely seen and difficult to study; it appears to feed predominantly on the seeds of figs and native figs in the genus Ficus.