Lilian's Lovebird
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    Lilian's Lovebird

    Agapornis lilianae

    Iconic Birds
    Near Threatened

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.00305 kg

    Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).

    Conservation Status

    Conservation hub
    NT - Near ThreatenedDecreasing population

    Close to qualifying as threatened in the near future.

    Lilian's lovebird faces threats from habitat loss and the illegal pet trade. While specific large-scale recovery programs are not widely documented, conservation efforts often focus on protecting their natural habitats. Responsible safari tourism helps by raising awareness, funding local conservation initiatives through park fees, and discouraging poaching by providing economic alternatives for local communities.

    Lilian's lovebird, also known as the Nyasa lovebird, is a small African parrot species of the lovebird genus. It is mainly green and has orange on its upper chest and head. It is 13 cm (5 inches) long and is the smallest parrot on mainland Africa. In captivity, it is uncommon and difficult to breed.

    Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

    Where to Find

    Top parks for Lilian's Lovebird. Sightings recorded in 8 safari areas total.

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