Inséparable à tête rouge

Inséparable à tête rouge

Agapornis pullarius

Least Concern
Envergure
18,1 cm
Poids
39,5 g
Famille
Psittaculidae
Ordre
Psittaciformes

À propos

The Red-headed Lovebird, <em>Agapornis pullarius</em>, is a member of the family Psittaculidae and inhabits forest environments across its native range in equatorial Africa. This species nests in tree cavities, with an incubation period of approximately 22 days and a fledging period of around 42 days. Clutch sizes range from 3 to 7 eggs. Unlike most lovebirds, the Red-headed Lovebird sometimes excavates nest chambers within arboreal termite mounds rather than using pre-existing tree cavities, a behavior thought to provide temperature regulation benefits. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature, though the common name refers to the red or orange-red head coloration of males, with females showing paler orange-yellow coloration, making this species sexually dimorphic. Its conservation status is Least Concern. The Red-headed Lovebird is less commonly kept in captivity than other Agapornis species due to breeding challenges. It feeds on seeds, grains, and plant material. Dietary specifics and vocalizations are not detailed in the available literature.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 18,1 cm 7.1 in
Poids 39,5 g 1.39 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 22 days. Fledging: 42 days.

Taille de la couvée

3-7

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Psittaciformes (Parrots)
Famille Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets)
Genus Agapornis
Espèces Agapornis pullarius

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
Arabic متيم أحمر الرأس
Chinese 紅面情侶鸚鵡
French Inséparable à tête rouge
German Orangeköpfchen
Japanese コハナインコ
Portuguese inseparavel-de-cabeca-vermelha
Russian Краснолицый неразлучник

Distribution

Inséparable à tête rouge has been recorded in 6 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Inséparable à tête rouge endangered?
The Inséparable à tête rouge has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Inséparable à tête rouge nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 22 days. Fledging: 42 days.
How big is the Inséparable à tête rouge?
The Inséparable à tête rouge has a wingspan of 18.1 cm, weight of 39.5 g.
What order and family does the Inséparable à tête rouge belong to?
The Inséparable à tête rouge (Agapornis pullarius) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.

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