Black-collared Lovebird vs Alexandrine Parakeet
Agapornis swindernianus compared with Palaeornis eupatria
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-collared Lovebird | Alexandrine Parakeet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agapornis swindernianus | Palaeornis eupatria |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.5 cm (7.3 in) | 42.0 cm (16.5 in) |
| Weight | 40.0 g (1.41 oz) | 228.0 g (8.04 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Black-collared Lovebird only
Alexandrine Parakeet only
Conservation Status
Black-collared Lovebird
Alexandrine Parakeet
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.
Alexandrine Parakeet
The Alexandrine Parakeet is a large, near-threatened parakeet weighing about 228 g with a wingspan of 42 cm. Native to South and Southeast Asia, it is recognised by its large red bill, green plumage, and distinctive red shoulder patch, and is one of the largest ring-necked parakeet relatives.