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Black-collared Lovebird (Agapornis swindernianus)
Also Known As: Swindern's Lovebird, Liberian Lovebird
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Did You Know?
The Black-collared Lovebird appears to be an arboreal termitaria nester (it nests in termite mounds in trees.)
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Not AvailableStatus in the Wild
World Population:Not recorded
Range:
A.s. swindernianus: Liberia, Ivory Coast and Ghana.
A.s. zenkeri: C Africa from southern Cameroon to Gabon and east to W Democratic Republic of Congo and SW Central African Republic.
A.s. emini: C Democratic Republic of Congo to far W Uganda.
Habitat:
Found up to 1800m (5904 ft) in lowland evergreen rainforest, both primary and secondary forest, and occasionally in cultivated areas.
Threat Summary:
Possibly declining due to habitat loss.
IUCN Rating:
Least concern
Wild Diet:
Feeds on fig Ficus seeds, millet, maize and other seeds, insects and their larvae.
CITES Rating:
Appendix II
Ecology:
Stays up in forest canopy, mainly in tree tops where birds are very difficult to spot. Forms communal roosts at dusk sites that are re-visited frequently. Generally seen in small flocks of 20 or more birds.
Clutch and Egg Size:
Not available
Breeding Season:
Probably July.
More Info Sites:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-collared_Lovebird
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