About the Black-winged Lovebird
The black-winged lovebird also known as Abyssinian lovebird is a mainly green bird of the parrot family. At about 16.5 cm (6.5 inches) long, it is the largest of the lovebird genus, a group of small parrots. The adult male is easily identified by its red forehead, and the adult female by its all-green head. They are native to Eritrea and Ethiopia, and they are uncommon as pets.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Agapornis taranta |
| Species Codes | blwlov1, BWLO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-winged Lovebird belong to?
The Black-winged Lovebird (Agapornis taranta) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Black-winged Lovebird?
The black-winged lovebird also known as Abyssinian lovebird is a mainly green bird of the parrot family. At about 16.5 cm (6.5 inches) long, it is the largest of the lovebird genus, a group of small parrots. The adult male is easily identified by its red forehead, and the adult female by its all-gre...
Where can I report a Black-winged Lovebird sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-winged Lovebird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blwlov1, or on iNaturalist.
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