Yellow-collared Lovebird
Agapornis personatus
The Yellow-collared Lovebird (Agapornis personatus) is a rare old world parrot found in 22 countries, weighing about 52 g. The yellow-collared lovebird, also called masked lovebird, black-masked lovebird or eye ring lovebird, is a monotypic species of bird of the lovebird genus in the parrot family Psittaculidae.
About the Yellow-collared Lovebird
The yellow-collared lovebird, also called masked lovebird, black-masked lovebird or eye ring lovebird, is a monotypic species of bird of the lovebird genus in the parrot family Psittaculidae. They are native to Arusha Region of Tanzania and have been introduced to Burundi and Kenya. Although they have been observed in the wild in Puerto Rico, they are probably the result of escaped pets, and no reproduction has been recorded. They have also been observed in Arizona.
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How to identify it
The yellow-collared lovebird is a mainly green small parrot about 14.5 cm (5.5 in) long. Its upperparts are a darker green than its lower surfaces. Its head is black, and it has a bright red beak with white above it and white eyerings. Yellow on the breast is continuous with a yellow collar and an expansion of yellow over the nape of the neck. Male and female have an identical external appearance.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United States, France, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Chile, Belgium, Portugal, Colombia, Thailand, Guadeloupe, Paraguay, Taiwan, Costa Rica, Greece, Australia.
When to see it
The Yellow-collared Lovebird can be seen all year round, with peak activity in February. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Yellow-collared Lovebird?
- The yellow-collared lovebird is a mainly green small parrot about 14.5 cm (5.5 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Yellow-collared Lovebird?
- The Yellow-collared Lovebird is a small sized bird weighing about 52 g.
- Where can you see a Yellow-collared Lovebird?
- The Yellow-collared Lovebird occurs in 22 countries, including Tanzania, South Africa, Spain, Israel and Kenya.
- What birds look similar to a Yellow-collared Lovebird?
- The Yellow-collared Lovebird is most easily confused with the Fischer's Lovebird, the Grey-headed Lovebird and the Red-headed Lovebird.
- Is the Yellow-collared Lovebird endangered?
- The Yellow-collared Lovebird is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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