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Yellow-collared Lovebird

Agapornis personatus

Least Concern

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A small lovebird with distinctive yellow collar and mask surrounding a violet-blue face, native to the dry Acacia savanna of northeastern Tanzania. Like all lovebirds, they form intensely bonded pair relationships reinforced through constant mutual preening. They nest colonially in large tree holes and termite mounds, lining nests with strips of bark. Near Threatened due to trapping for the pet trade and agricultural habitat conversion. Widely hybridized with Fischer's lovebird in captivity.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Africa (Burundi, Kenya), Asia (Israel), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇮 Burundi 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇱 Israel 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Psittaciformes (Parrots)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Agapornis

Species

Agapornis personatus (Yellow-collared Lovebird)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キエリボタンインコ

Chinese 黃領情侶鸚鵡

Spanish Inseparable cabecinegro

French Inséparable masqué

German Schwarzköpfchen

Portuguese inseparável-mascarado

Russian Масковый неразлучник

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Black-cheeked Lovebird

Agapornis nigrigenis

Vulnerable

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Black-collared Lovebird

Agapornis swindernianus

Least Concern

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Black-winged Lovebird

Lilian's Lovebird / Nyasa Lovebird

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow-collared Lovebird?

The scientific name of Yellow-collared Lovebird is Agapornis personatus. It belongs to the genus Agapornis.

What is the conservation status of Yellow-collared Lovebird?

Yellow-collared Lovebird (Agapornis personatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Yellow-collared Lovebird live?

Yellow-collared Lovebird is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Burundi, Kenya), Asia (Israel), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Belgium, Burundi, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Israel, Kenya, Netherlands, Norway, Spain.

What family does Yellow-collared Lovebird belong to?

Yellow-collared Lovebird (Agapornis personatus) belongs to the genus Agapornis, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is Yellow-collared Lovebird endangered?

No, Yellow-collared Lovebird (Agapornis personatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Yellow-collared Lovebird belong to?

Yellow-collared Lovebird (Agapornis personatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Yellow-collared Lovebird?

The closest relatives of Yellow-collared Lovebird in the genus Agapornis include Black-cheeked Lovebird, Black-collared Lovebird, Black-winged Lovebird, Fischer's Lovebird, Gray-headed Lovebird.