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Nyasa Lovebird (Agapornis lilianae)
Also Known As: Lilian's Lovebird
Single Nyasa or Lilian’s Lovebird in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Credit: (c) Philip Perry | pperrywildlifephotos.org.sz
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Did You Know?
The nest of the Nyasa Lovebird is a bulky, domed structure with an entrance tube made from bark strips, twigs and stems.
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Not AvailableStatus in the Wild
World Population:Not recorded
Range: S Tanzania, Zambia-Zimbabwe border district, NW Mozambique, S Malawi and SE Zambia to N Zimbabwe. Possibly introduced in Lundazi district, NE Zambia.
Habitat:
Found up to 1000m (3280 ft) in mopane and acacia woodland on alluvium and in riparian forest in river valleys. Prefers areas with fig trees.
Threat Summary:
This species has been threatened by persecution by farmers and capture for local and international wild bird trade.
IUCN Rating:
Near-threatened
Wild Diet:
Feeds on grass seeds, millet, sorghum and seeds of annual herbs, flowers, berries and leaf buds.
CITES Rating:
Appendix II
Ecology:
Very social, gathering in noisy flocks of 20-100 birds and more, particularly where food abundant. Non-breeding birds form communal roosts in tree hollows where up to 20 birds at a time sleep, hanging on to walls of chamber. Before retiring for the night there is much squabbling and chasing to and fro. Foraging is directly from plant and on the ground.
Clutch and Egg Size:
3-8 slightly elliptical eggs, 20.5 x 16.5mm (0.8 x 0.6 in).
Breeding Season:
January-February, September, Zimbabwe; January-July Zambia.
More Info Sites:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nyasa_Lovebird
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