Red-headed Lovebird vs Coconut Lorikeet

Agapornis pullarius compared with Trichoglossus haematodus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Red-headed Lovebird Coconut Lorikeet
Scientific Name Agapornis pullarius Trichoglossus haematodus
Order Psittaciformes Psittaciformes
Family Psittaculidae Psittaculidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 18.1 cm (7.1 in) 31.0 cm (12.2 in)
Weight 39.5 g (1.39 oz) 119.4 g (4.21 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-7 1-3
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Red-headed Lovebird only

None

Coconut Lorikeet only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Red-headed Lovebird

Least Concern

Coconut Lorikeet

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 …

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