Black-collared Lovebird
NameBlack-collared Lovebird
Common NameBlack-collared Lovebird
Scientific NameAgapornis swindernianus
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)38
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage covering most of the body. A prominent black collar encircles the hindneck. The throat and upper breast are orange-yellow, transitioning to green on the belly. The rump is blue, and the tail feathers are green with red and black markings. The bill is dark grey to black, and the feet are grey.
Vocalization / CallKnown for high-pitched, twittering, and chirping calls, often given in flight or while foraging in flocks. They have a variety of contact calls and alarm calls.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in two disjunct populations across Central Africa. The western population ranges from Liberia and Ivory Coast to Ghana, while the eastern population extends from Cameroon and the Central African Republic through Congo to western Uganda.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size (parrot), Predominantly green plumage, Distinctive black collar on the hindneck, Orange-yellow throat and upper breast, Dark bill
Description
A small, predominantly green parrot, the Black-collared Lovebird is characterized by a distinctive black band on its hindneck and an orange-yellow throat. These social birds typically inhabit the canopy of dense tropical rainforests, feeding primarily on figs and other fruits.
