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Yellow-collared Lovebird

Agapornis personatus

The Yellow-collared Lovebird is a small, colorful bird that loves to be around friends. They are playful and enjoy cuddling with their partners, making them very social and fun pets!

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Yellow-collared Lovebird has a striking black mask covering its face, contrasting sharply with a bright yellow band around its neck and upper chest. Its body plumage is vivid green, complemented by a short, strong red beak and a white eye-ring.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPsittaciformesFamilyPsittacidaeGenusAgapornis
Yellow-collared Lovebird
Photo: Demetrius John Kessy from Arusha, TanzaniaCC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsView original ↗
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Yellow-collared Lovebird

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

A Yellow-collared Lovebird can cleverly use its foot like a hand to hold food!

Their scientific name, *Agapornis*, means 'love bird' in Greek!

These lovebirds often sleep upside down, hanging from branches!

They carry nest materials tucked into their back feathers!

Special abilities

Ability

Seed Cracker

Yellow-collared Lovebird has a powerful, hooked beak that helps them crack open tough seeds and nuts with ease.

Ability

Acrobatic Flier

Yellow-collared Lovebird can perform nimble, rapid flight maneuvers because of its strong wings, helping them navigate dense foliage and evade predators.

Ability

Cavity Nest Builder

Yellow-collared Lovebird can meticulously build enclosed nests within tree cavities using shredded bark and leaves carried in their beaks.

Measurements & details

Length
14-15 cm
Wingspan
25-30 cm
Weight
0.04-0.06 kg
Lifespan
10-15 years
Speed
50 km/h
Clutch Size
3-8
Incubation
21-23 days

Diet & Feeding

These colorful birds munch on seeds, fruits, and tasty plant bits.

Primary Foods

  • Grass seeds
  • Millet
  • Maize
  • Wild fruits
  • Leafy buds

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Eats

Umbrella Thorn Acacia

Acacia tortilis

Consumes seeds, aiding dispersal through droppings.

Eaten by

Common Kestrel

Falco tinnunculus

A raptor that occasionally preys on adult lovebirds and chicks.

Depends on

Sycamore Fig

Ficus sycomorus

Relies on trees for nesting cavities and some fruit.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch lovebirds closely when they are out of their cage to keep them safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Yellow-collared Lovebird?

Compare the silhouette, bill shape, tail length, wing bars and markings around the eyes. The same small brown bird at your feeder can look quite different in breeding plumage, winter plumage or its first year. Bird Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.

How long is Yellow-collared Lovebird?

14-15 cm

What is Yellow-collared Lovebird's wingspan?

25-30 cm

How much does Yellow-collared Lovebird weigh?

0.04-0.06 kg

How long does Yellow-collared Lovebird live?

10-15 years

How fast can Yellow-collared Lovebird move?

50 km/h

What does Yellow-collared Lovebird eat?

These colorful birds munch on seeds, fruits, and tasty plant bits.

Where is Yellow-collared Lovebird usually found?

Grasslands

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