Black-cheeked Lovebird
NameBlack-cheeked Lovebird
Common NameBlack-cheeked Lovebird
Scientific NameAgapornis nigrigenis
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)10.5
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)38
Plumage DetailsPredominantly green plumage with a blackish-brown patch covering the cheeks and throat. The forehead is reddish-brown, transitioning to an orange-yellow patch on the upper breast. It has a bright red beak and a prominent white eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallProduces a variety of high-pitched chirps, chattering sounds, and occasional sharp screeches, especially when in flight or communicating within a flock.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to a small area in southwestern Zambia, primarily found between the Kafue and Zambezi rivers, inhabiting Mopane and acacia woodlands near water sources.
Identifying Featuresblackish-brown cheeks, reddish-brown forehead, bright red beak, white eye-ring, small size, predominantly green body
Description
The Black-cheeked Lovebird is a small, vibrant green parrot characterized by its distinctive blackish-brown cheeks and a reddish-brown forehead. These social birds are known for forming strong pair bonds and are often found in small flocks foraging for seeds and fruits.
