About the Gray-headed Lovebird
The gray-headed lovebird or Madagascar lovebird is a small species of parrot of the lovebird genus. It is a mainly green parrot. The species is sexually dimorphic and only the adult male has grey on its upper body. They are native on the island of Madagascar and are the only lovebird species which are not native on the African continent. They are the smallest of the lovebird species. It is rarely seen in aviculture and it is difficult to breed in captivity.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Agapornis canus |
| Species Codes | gyhlov1, GHLO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-headed Lovebird belong to?
The Gray-headed Lovebird (Agapornis canus) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Gray-headed Lovebird?
The gray-headed lovebird or Madagascar lovebird is a small species of parrot of the lovebird genus. It is a mainly green parrot. The species is sexually dimorphic and only the adult male has grey on its upper body. They are native on the island of Madagascar and are the only lovebird species which a...
Where can I report a Gray-headed Lovebird sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-headed Lovebird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gyhlov1, or on iNaturalist.
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