Black-winged Lovebird vs Buff-faced Pygmy-parrot
Agapornis taranta compared with Micropsitta pusio
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-winged Lovebird | Buff-faced Pygmy-parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agapornis taranta | Micropsitta pusio |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.1 cm (7.9 in) | 12.3 cm (4.8 in) |
| Weight | 57.833333333333336 g (2.04 oz) | 12.5 g (0.44 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 5 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-winged Lovebird
Least Concern
Buff-faced Pygmy-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 …