Black-winged Lovebird vs Moluccan King-parrot
Agapornis taranta compared with Alisterus amboinensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-winged Lovebird | Moluccan King-parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agapornis taranta | Alisterus amboinensis |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.1 cm (7.9 in) | 41.0 cm (16.1 in) |
| Weight | 57.833333333333336 g (2.04 oz) | 154.0 g (5.43 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 5 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-winged Lovebird
Least Concern
Moluccan King-parrot
About These Birds
Black-winged Lovebird
The Black-winged Lovebird, <em>Agapornis taranta</em>, is a member of the family Psittaculidae and inhabits forest environments in the highlands of Ethiopia and Eritrea. It is the largest species in the genus Agapornis. This species nests in tree cavities, with an incubation period of approximately 25 days and a fledging period of around 49 days, both among the longest within the genus. Clutch size is typically 5 eggs. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available …