About the Yellow-collared Lovebird
The yellow-collared lovebird, also called masked lovebird, black-masked lovebird or eye ring lovebird, is a monotypic species of bird of the lovebird genus in the parrot family Psittaculidae. They are native to Arusha Region of Tanzania and have been introduced to Burundi and Kenya. Although they have been observed in the wild in Puerto Rico, they are probably the result of escaped pets, and no reproduction has been recorded. They have also been observed in Arizona.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Agapornis personatus |
| Species Codes | yeclov, YCLO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-collared Lovebird belong to?
The Yellow-collared Lovebird (Agapornis personatus) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-collared Lovebird?
The yellow-collared lovebird, also called masked lovebird, black-masked lovebird or eye ring lovebird, is a monotypic species of bird of the lovebird genus in the parrot family Psittaculidae. They are native to Arusha Region of Tanzania and have been introduced to Burundi and Kenya. Although they ha...
Where can I report a Yellow-collared Lovebird sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-collared Lovebird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yeclov, or on iNaturalist.
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