About the Black-cheeked Lovebird
The black-cheeked lovebird is a small parrot species of the lovebird genus. It is mainly green and has a brown head, red beak, and white eyerings. It is endemic to a relatively small range in southwest Zambia, where it is vulnerable to habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Agapornis nigrigenis |
| Species Codes | blclov1, BCLO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-cheeked Lovebird belong to?
The Black-cheeked Lovebird (Agapornis nigrigenis) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Black-cheeked Lovebird?
The Black-cheeked Lovebird is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Black-cheeked Lovebird?
The black-cheeked lovebird is a small parrot species of the lovebird genus. It is mainly green and has a brown head, red beak, and white eyerings. It is endemic to a relatively small range in southwest Zambia, where it is vulnerable to habitat loss....
Where can I report a Black-cheeked Lovebird sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-cheeked Lovebird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blclov1, or on iNaturalist.
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