Black-collared Lovebird (Agapornis swindernianus)
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Black-collared Lovebird

Agapornis swindernianus (Kuhl, 1820)

40 gWeight

The black-collared lovebird (Agapornis swindernianus) also known as Swindern's lovebird is a small, 13.5 cm (5 inch) long, African parrot in the genus Agapornis and belongs to the Agapornithinae subfamily.

Busiest months: January and October · Most records: Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Central African Republic

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Black-collared Lovebird has been recorded at 17 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 6 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Taï National ParkCôte d’Ivoire18 records
  2. Kakum NP – Canopy Walkway & vicinityGhana13 records
  3. Sangha LodgeCentral African Republic9 records
More places
  1. Kakum National ParkGhana8 records
  2. Ndzehe Concession - Ngaga CampCongo - Brazzaville7 records
  3. Kakum NP – CanopyGhana5 records
  4. Antwikwaa – forest edge & farm scrubGhana4 records
  5. Gola Rainforest NP – NorthSierra Leone2 records
  6. Ipassa Makokou Strict NR – Ipassa StationGabon2 records
  7. Ipassa Makokou Nature ReserveGabon2 records

Countries and regions with the most records

GhanaCôte d’IvoireCentral African RepublicCongo - BrazzavilleGabonSierra Leone

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The black-collared lovebird (Agapornis swindernianus) also known as Swindern's lovebird is a small, 13.5 cm (5 inch) long, African parrot in the genus Agapornis and belongs to the Agapornithinae subfamily. The black-collared lovebird is widespread across the African tropical closed rainforest. It is a mostly green parrot with black band on the back of its neck, and a dark greyish-black bill.

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Questions

How big is the Black-collared Lovebird?

The Black-collared Lovebird weighs around 40 g.

Where does the Black-collared Lovebird live?

Its breeding range: Africa: western, central. It is most often recorded in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Central African Republic.

When is the best time to see the Black-collared Lovebird?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January and October (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Black-collared Lovebird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Black-collared Lovebird as Least Concern.

What does the Black-collared Lovebird eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Black-collared Lovebird in?

It belongs to the family Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).

At a glance

Weight
40 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
93 mm
Tail
35 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
11 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: western, central

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Parrot Psittaciformes
Family
Old World Parrots Psittaculidae
Genus
Agapornis

Other birds in the genus Agapornis

Grey-headed LovebirdGrey-headed LovebirdAgapornis canusRed-headed LovebirdRed-headed LovebirdAgapornis pullariusBlack-winged LovebirdBlack-winged LovebirdAgapornis tarantaRosy-faced LovebirdRosy-faced LovebirdAgapornis roseicollisFischer's LovebirdFischer's LovebirdAgapornis fischeriYellow-collared LovebirdYellow-collared LovebirdAgapornis personatusLilian's LovebirdLilian's LovebirdAgapornis lilianaeBlack-cheeked LovebirdBlack-cheeked LovebirdAgapornis nigrigenisPesquet's ParrotPesquet's ParrotPsittrichas fulgidusGreater Vasa ParrotGreater Vasa ParrotCoracopsis vasa
Black-collared Lovebird

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