Black-winged Lovebird
About the Black-winged Lovebird
Also known as: Abyssinian Lovebird
The Black-winged Lovebird is a small species of parrot native to eastern Africa where it lives at higher elevations. They eat seeds and fruits. The Black-winged Lovebird is the largest species of lovebird.
Both the male and female Black-winged Lovebirds are dark green, but only the male has a red forehead. These birds are also known as Abyssinian Lovebirds.
The conservation status for this species is Least Concern. Abyssinian Lovebirds are not overly popular in aviculture.
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Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched May 31, 2007
Scientific Name
Agapornis taranta
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
6.25 to 6.5 inches
(15.9 to 16.5 cm)
Range
International Names
Chinese
黑翅牡丹鹦鹉
Czech
Agapornis Etiopský
Danish
Tarantadværgpapegøje
Dutch
Zwartvleugelagapornis
Finnish
Isokaijanen
French
Inséparable d'Abyssinie
German
Tarantapapagei
Italian
Inseparabile Alinere
Japanese
ハツハナインコ (Hatsuhanainko)
Norwegian
Svartvinget Dvergpapegøye
Polish
Nierozlaczka Czarnoskrzydla
Spanish
Inseparable Abisinio
Swedish
Abesinsk Dvärgpapegoja