About the Grey-headed Lovebird
The gray-headed lovebird or Madagascar lovebird is a small species of parrot of the lovebird genus. It is a mainly green parrot. The species is sexually dimorphic and only the adult male has grey on its upper body. They are native on the island of Madagascar and are the only lovebird species which are not native on the African continent. They are the smallest of the lovebird species. It is rarely seen in aviculture and it is difficult to breed in captivity.
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The grey-headed lovebird is one of the smallest species of the lovebird genus, being 13 cm (5 inches) long and weighing about 30–36 grams. Its beak and feet are pale grey. The species is sexually dimorphic: the adult female is entirely green, with a dark green back and wings, a bright green rump, and a paler green chest; the adult male are similarly colored, except that their entire head and upper chest are a pale grey.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Israel.
When to see it
Peak activity in November · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Red-headed LovebirdAgapornis pullariusThe red-headed lovebird is a 15 cm (6 inches) long, mostly green parrot.
Black-winged LovebirdAgapornis tarantaThe black-winged lovebird, with a length of about 16–16.5 cm (6.3–6.5 inches), is the largest species of lovebird.
Lilian's LovebirdAgapornis lilianaeThe Lilian's lovebird is 13 cm (5 inches) long and is mainly green with white eyerings.
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