Black-winged Lovebird vs Rodrigues Parrot
Agapornis taranta compared with Necropsittacus rodricanus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-winged Lovebird | Rodrigues Parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agapornis taranta | Necropsittacus rodricanus |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.1 cm (7.9 in) | — |
| Weight | 57.833333333333336 g (2.04 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-winged Lovebird
Extinct
Rodrigues 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 …