Black-collared Lovebird vs Black-capped Lory
Agapornis swindernianus compared with Lorius lory
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-collared Lovebird | Black-capped Lory |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agapornis swindernianus | Lorius lory |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.5 cm (7.3 in) | 32.6 cm (12.8 in) |
| Weight | 40.0 g (1.41 oz) | 188.0 g (6.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Black-collared Lovebird
Black-capped Lory
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.
Black-capped Lory
The Black-capped Lory is a brilliantly colored, medium-sized parrot endemic to New Guinea and surrounding islands, with vivid red plumage, blue belly and wings, a black cap, and yellow wing patches. It inhabits lowland and foothill forests, forest edges, and coconut plantations. It feeds primarily on nectar, pollen, and soft fruits, and is highly social and noisy.