Red-headed Lovebird vs Blue-crowned Hanging-parrot
Agapornis pullarius compared with Loriculus galgulus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-headed Lovebird | Blue-crowned Hanging-parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agapornis pullarius | Loriculus galgulus |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.1 cm (7.1 in) | 15.9 cm (6.3 in) |
| Weight | 39.5 g (1.39 oz) | 28.5 g (1.01 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-7 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Red-headed Lovebird
Least Concern
Blue-crowned Hanging-parrot
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 …