Black-collared Lovebird vs Bismarck Hanging-parrot
Agapornis swindernianus compared with Loriculus tener
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-collared Lovebird | Bismarck Hanging-parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agapornis swindernianus | Loriculus tener |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.5 cm (7.3 in) | 13.0 cm (5.1 in) |
| Weight | 40.0 g (1.41 oz) | 12.0 g (0.42 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Black-collared Lovebird
Bismarck Hanging-parrot
About These Birds
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.
Bismarck Hanging-parrot
The Bismarck Hanging-parrot is a small, green parrot endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago in Papua New Guinea. Like other hanging-parrots, it roosts and rests by hanging upside-down from branches, earning its name. It feeds on nectar, soft fruits, and flowers in the forest canopy.