Black-winged Lovebird vs Night Parrot
Agapornis taranta compared with Pezoporus occidentalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-winged Lovebird | Night Parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agapornis taranta | Pezoporus occidentalis |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.1 cm (7.9 in) | 28.4 cm (11.2 in) |
| Weight | 57.833333333333336 g (2.04 oz) | 130.0 g (4.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 5 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-winged Lovebird
Critically Endangered
Night 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 …