About the Lilian's Lovebird
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Agapornis lilianae |
| Species Codes | lillov1, NYLO, LILO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lilian's Lovebird belong to?
The Lilian's Lovebird (Agapornis lilianae) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Lilian's Lovebird?
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....
Where can I report a Lilian's Lovebird sighting?
You can log sightings of Lilian's Lovebird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lillov1, or on iNaturalist.
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