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The Black-Cheeked Lovebird is a small adorable African parrot species. They are on top of the endangered list due to rapid habitat loss and limited distribution area. Black-Cheeked Lovebird Scientific Classification Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Aves Order Psittaciformes Superfamily Psittacoidea Family Psittaculidae Subfamily Agapornithinae Genus Agapornis Scientific Name Agapornis nigrigenis Quick Information Size inch 14 cm Weight Male- 38 gm Female – 43 gm Colour Adults – Dark face with olive green nape, pinkish patch on chest, green body, and rump, green tail, white eye ring, black eye, red bill. Juvenile- Similar look but gray or orange colored bill Distribution Patchily in South-western Zambia between the Kafue river to the north and the Zambezi river to the south. Habitat Farmland, Woodlands Sound Shrilling loud shrieks Clutch 3-6 eggs Incubation Period Approximately 23 days Fledging Around 32 days Life span 19 years Diet Grass seeds, vegetables, fruits apples, berries etc, insect larvae IUCN Conservation Status Near Threatened Colour mutations There is no confirmed color mutation of these birds, and the ones are Black-cheeked and Masked lovebird hybrids. Though a striking blue mutation has been reported about, there is no confirmation regarding the same. Black Cheeked Lovebird Pictures Black Cheeked Lovebird As pets They are intelligent, playful and amusing, however, due to their vulnerability, they are not petted largely. Housing These active birds need a big spacious cage with a minimum dimension of 32 x 20 x 20 81 x 50 x 50 cm as they are fond of flying. Adequate perches, swings, chew toys, should be added to help them play. Nesting materials like willow twigs, strips of bark, branches, etc. should also be kept. Black Cheeked Lovebird Baby Black Cheeked Lovebird Images Temperature Make sure the average room temperature is around 80° F. Since they prefer a warm climate, keep them indoors during winters as prolonged exposure to damp and cold weather is unsuited for these birds. Temperament These lovable pets, mostly existing in pairs, can be extremely territorial particularly during their breeding season when kept with other birds in a big cage or aviary. It is advised to play with them daily to preserve their tameness. If trained and handfed, these lovebirds can perform tricks as well. They are docile in nature hence overcrowding can be stressful for them. Despite their pleasing temperament, their high pitched shrill noise can feel like a nuisance. Diet Their feed primarily includes grass seeds, larvae, vegetables, corns, sorghum, and millet. Care Bathe your black-cheeked lovebird two times in a week using a mist spray. Ensure general hygiene by cleaning its cage and accessories regularly as well as keeping fresh water in its housing every day. Since it gets highly adventurous if allowed to come out of its cage, make sure to keep all injurious items out of its reach. A Yellow-Collared Lovebird is a lovebird with a green body, yellow neck, and a dark face. Their beak is usually a shade of red, but their yellow collar is their most dominating feature, thus why they’re named the way they are. They’re native to Northeast Tanzania and have been introduced to Burundi and Kenya.Also known as Black-faced Lovebird Profile Care Wild Status Members Only Did You Know? Because the agricultural potential of the lands where this species is from is poor the possibility of large-scale habitat loss due to cultivation and expansion is not impending. Programs & Projects WPT has worked with numerous partners to help save this species. Learn more Species Profile Genus Agapornis Species nigrigenis Size 13-14 cm in Weight 40g oz Subspecies including nominate one Colour Adult Both adults dark face with olive coloured nape; green body and rump; pinkish/rust patch on chest; tail green. Bold white eye-ring, dark eye. Red bill. Colour Juvenile As in adult but with dark green underparts; black at base of bill. Call Shrill and high-pitched chattering. Video Links Video 1 More Information Avibase Content Sources CITES BirdLife International A Guide to Parrots of the World, Juniper and Parr, 1998 Cornell Lab of Ornithology/Birds of the World Parrots Status Survey and Conservation Plan 2000-2004, Snyder, McGowan, Gilardi and Grajal, 2000. Parrots of the World, Forshaw and Cooper, 1977, 1989. Parrots of the World, Forshaw, 2006. Parrots in Aviculture, Low, 1992. Parrots Their Care and Breeding, Low, 1986. Did You Know? Because the agricultural potential of the lands where this species is from is poor the possibility of large-scale habitat loss due to cultivation and expansion is not impending. Programs & Projects WPT has worked with numerous partners to help save this species. Learn more Species Care Captive Status Rare in aviculture. Longevity 20 yrs Housing Cage or aviary, indoors or outdoors, minimum length m 4 ft. Diet Mixture of small seeds canary, millet and oats; fruits such as apple, orange, banana; vegetables such as green leaves, carrot, celery, green beans and peas in the pod; spray millet; complete kibble. Enrichment Loves baths, fir tree and other branches, wood toys, swings, ladders, mirrors, vegetable tanned leather chewable toys. Very adventurous when let out so make sure it is safe no open water, hot stove, toxic plants. Nest Box Size Vertical box, 6" x 6" x 6" 15cm x 15cm x 15cm. Clutch Size 4 to 6 Incubation Time 23 days Fledging Age 6 weeks Hatch Weight Not recorded. Peak Weight Not recorded. Weaning Weight Not recorded. Did You Know? Because the agricultural potential of the lands where this species is from is poor the possibility of large-scale habitat loss due to cultivation and expansion is not impending. Programs & Projects WPT has worked with numerous partners to help save this species. Learn more Species Wild Status World Population About 10,000 IUCN Red List Status Vulnerable CITES Listing Appendix II Threat Summary A BirdLife 'restricted-range' species. Affected by trapping for the wild bird trade; also habitat loss and drought conditions and changing agricultural practices from sorghum to maize. Range Highly restricted range, from southern Kafue National Park, southwestern Zambia along Zambesi valley to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Habitat Found in mopane and Acacia woodland; also occurs in riparian forests and areas with fig trees. Found at 600-1000m 1968-3280 ft. Wild Diet Forages for seeds including Amaranthus, Rottboellia exaltata, Rhus quartiniana, Albizia anthelmintica, Combretum massambicense and Syzygium guineense, and grass seeds Hyparrhenia and Eragrostis; also young leaves of Pterocarpus antunesiana, grain, flowers, buds, young leaves and berries. Ecology and Behaviour Generally stays near water source, found in flocks of up to a few dozen birds. May roost communally. Clutch and Egg Size 4 to 6, slightly elliptical, x 16 mm x in. Breeding Season November–December in Zambia; nesting is in large mopane trees. Did You Know? Because the agricultural potential of the lands where this species is from is poor the possibility of large-scale habitat loss due to cultivation and expansion is not impending. Programs & Projects WPT has worked with numerous partners to help save this species. Learn more Members Only Resources Please log-in now to find more research, resources and tools. Not a Member? 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