Rosy-faced Lovebird
Agapornis roseicollis
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Psittaculidae
Rosy-faced Lovebird.
R
Agapornis roseicollis
Category
birds
Family
Psittaculidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 53.8 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding rosy-faced lovebird in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: understorey foraging 50%, ground foraging 50%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: seeds 70%; other plant material 30%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
Namibia
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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