Black-collared Lovebird vs Black-lored Parrot
Agapornis swindernianus compared with Tanygnathus gramineus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-collared Lovebird | Black-lored Parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agapornis swindernianus | Tanygnathus gramineus |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.5 cm (7.3 in) | 52.8 cm (20.8 in) |
| Weight | 40.0 g (1.41 oz) | 237.3 g (8.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Black-collared Lovebird
Black-lored 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.
Black-lored Parrot
The Black-lored Parrot is a vulnerable, medium-sized parrot with vivid green plumage, a red bill, and distinctive black lore patches between the eye and bill. It is endemic to Buru Island in the Moluccas (Maluku Islands), Indonesia, inhabiting primary and secondary forest. It feeds on seeds, fruits, and berries in the forest canopy, and is threatened by habitat loss and the wild bird trade.