Rosy-faced Lovebird vs Dusky Lory

Agapornis roseicollis compared with Pseudeos fuscata

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Rosy-faced Lovebird Dusky Lory
Scientific Name Agapornis roseicollis Pseudeos fuscata
Order Psittaciformes Psittaciformes
Family Psittaculidae Psittaculidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 20.2 cm (8.0 in) 30.3 cm (11.9 in)
Weight 53.0 g (1.87 oz) 154.5 g (5.45 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 4-6 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Rosy-faced Lovebird only

Dusky Lory only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Rosy-faced Lovebird

Least Concern

Dusky Lory

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 …

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