Lilian's Lovebird
Agapornis lilianae
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Near ThreatenedUncommon to spot
birds • Psittaculidae
Lilian's Lovebird.
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Agapornis lilianae
Category
birds
Family
Psittaculidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 37.3 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding lilian's lovebird in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: understorey foraging 40%, mid-level vegetation 30%, ground foraging 30%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: seeds 40%; other plant material 30%; fruit 30%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
MalawiSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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