Rosy-faced Lovebird vs Black-collared Lovebird
Agapornis roseicollis compared with Agapornis swindernianus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rosy-faced Lovebird | Black-collared Lovebird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agapornis roseicollis | Agapornis swindernianus |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.2 cm (8.0 in) | 18.5 cm (7.3 in) |
| Weight | 53.0 g (1.87 oz) | 40.0 g (1.41 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-6 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Rosy-faced Lovebird
Black-collared Lovebird
About These Birds
Rosy-faced Lovebird
The Rosy-faced Lovebird, <em>Agapornis roseicollis</em>, belongs to the family Psittaculidae and is associated with coastal habitats in its native range in southwestern Africa, primarily Namibia and adjacent regions. This species builds a cup-type nest, often constructed with strips of bark or vegetation carried in the feathers of the rump, a distinctive behavior unique to some lovebirds. Incubation lasts approximately 23 days and fledging occurs around 43 days after hatching. Clutch sizes range from 4 to 6 eggs. Detailed plumage and …
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.