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[HBW - BirdLife (v3)]
22/05/2024 03:40:52 AM
Species Details [Taxonomy: HBW - BirdLife (v3)]
LC
Black-winged Lovebird*
Id (Atlas):
Agapornis taranta
Endemic
Description (10 )
Black-winged Lovebird
© aladdin.st
Other Names (World)
Black-winged Lovebird, Abyssinian Lovebird
Family
Psittacidae (Parrots)
Size
15 cm
First Described (Guide )
(Stanley, 1814)
Habitat
Subtropical and tropical montane moist forest, dry savanna. From 1,800 - 3,400 m.
Eritrea, Ethiopia.
Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).
Status LC
Trapping for the cage-bird trade, treated as a crop pest and killed, are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet .
Habits
In small flocks outside of breeding season. In larger numbers where food is abundant.
Food
Tree fruits, including figs and berries.
Voice
A whistled 'tsweet' uttered in flight.
Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (19)... )
Listen to XC138739
Black-winged Lovebird (Agapornis taranta ) [XC138739 ]
by Guido O. Keijl from Lalibela, North Wello, Amhara, Ethiopia (call)
Listen to XC299934
Black-winged Lovebird (Agapornis taranta ) [XC299934 ]
by Oscar Campbell from Simbo resort, Lake Langano, Ethiopia (call)
Eggs (Guide )
Clutch Size: 3 - 4
Dimensions: 24 x 19 mm (rounded)
Subspecies
Birds at higher altitudes are larger, but not subspecifically recognized.
No subspecies.
References
See References .
Files:
BirdLife International
For more information about the Black-winged Lovebird see... BirdLife International Species Factsheet .
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